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AU55 VRC

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,662 mi
Last recorded111,662 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 VRC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 111,662 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 111,662 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 104,279 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 104,276 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 100,314 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 100,314 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 97,003 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 90,198 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 16 May 2019 90,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 78,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2017 68,200 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 64,106 miles

front brake discs pitted

marks on windscreen

Fail 6 May 2016 63,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs pitted

marks on windscreen

Pass 6 May 2015 62,597 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 27 May 2014 58,108 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 1 May 2013 49,220 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 May 2012 42,666 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn slightly on edges and starting to crack

front tyre tread depths getting low

Pass 25 May 2011 36,116 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 31,406 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 31,406 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 22,715 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 VRC is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VRC, 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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What year was AU55 VRC registered?

AU55 VRC is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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