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AU55 VRM

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,588 mi
Last recorded81,588 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 VRM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 81,588 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 81,588 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure chafing on spring and axle (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 78,383 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT CONNECTION TO REAR (6.1.2 (a))

NSR SEAT BELT RETRACTION SLOW

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

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

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

Nearside Rear UPPER SHOCK ABSORBER SPINDLE CORRODED TO EXCESS

OSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

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

Offside Rear UPPER SHOCK ABSORBER SPINDLE CORRODED TO EXCESS

Fail 24 Aug 2022 78,377 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT CONNECTION TO REAR (6.1.2 (a))

NSR SEAT BELT RETRACTION SLOW

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

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

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

Nearside Rear UPPER SHOCK ABSORBER SPINDLE CORRODED TO EXCESS

OSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear UPPER SHOCK ABSORBER SPINDLE CORRODED TO EXCESS

UNABLE TO TEST OSR WHEEL BEARING DUE TO BRAKE BIND

Pass 20 Aug 2021 77,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 77,222 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 76,017 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 73,997 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 30% imbalance across axle (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 69,727 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 64,164 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 64,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 63,578 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 61,918 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 131,454 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 60,183 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 60,183 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 57,802 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 53,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,510 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 37,733 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,716 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,580 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 VRM is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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