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AV55 LNY

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

119,957 mi
Last recorded119,957 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 LNY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2026 119,957 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front bumper damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2025 109,220 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 100,770 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 100,770 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2023 100,329 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mount has slight play

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 100,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mount has slight play

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 95,411 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 86,662 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 79,172 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 66,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Subframe has surface corrosion

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Front (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 56,143 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe has surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 44,171 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 34,121 miles

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

Front sub frame has surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 32,709 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 29,063 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 28,643 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 25,258 miles

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

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 20 Sep 2011 22,249 miles

advise front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2011 22,249 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2010 18,718 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 13,635 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 10,319 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2008 10,319 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

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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AV55 LNY is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AV55 LNY, 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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AV55 LNY is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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