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AU55 VMC

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,456 mi
Last recorded163,456 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 VMC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2021 163,456 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 146,933 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 138,327 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper suspension mount slight freeplay

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material border line (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 132,695 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 132,262 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 110,764 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 92,675 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 82,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 70,893 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 11 Feb 2014 70,893 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 21 Feb 2013 58,530 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 47,239 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 47,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 37,905 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 30,547 miles

impact damage n/s/r bodywork

Pass 25 Feb 2009 22,591 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 16,196 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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AU55 VMC is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 64,757 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU55 VMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU55 VMC is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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