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AV55 ONC

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,182 mi
Last recorded107,182 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 107,182 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 107,074 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))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 102,223 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

Fail 2 Nov 2018 102,162 miles

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

Front exhaust mount broken

Pass 9 Nov 2017 96,966 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 96,939 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 90,323 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 90,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 84,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately replacement pipe not a very good fit and poorly fitted (3.6.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 79,714 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 31 Oct 2014 79,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Nov 2013 75,035 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 75,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 70,814 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 70,773 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 66,130 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 66,119 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 58,547 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 50,108 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 35,768 miles

o/s wishbone bush starting to split

Fail 31 Oct 2008 35,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s wishbone bush starting to split

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 ONC is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ONC, 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 AV55 ONC registered?

AV55 ONC is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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