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BG55 CJV

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

106,841 mi
Last recorded106,841 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 CJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 106,841 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 103,873 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 97,096 miles

Offside Front surface corrosion

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 89,282 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 86,556 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 86,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 84,654 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 84,654 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 81,430 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 75,924 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 70,829 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 67,628 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 67,625 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 67,403 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 67,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 56,633 miles

front discs worn

o/s rear bearing rough

rear inner sills starting to rust

Pass 20 Nov 2014 49,617 miles

brake ferrules starting to rust

brake pedal spongy

front discs worn

front silencer mounting corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2014 49,617 miles

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

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

brake ferrules starting to rust

brake pedal spongy

front discs worn

front silencer mounting corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 43,115 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 35,753 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 35,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 32,885 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 29,527 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine warning light on

Fail 23 Nov 2010 29,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 14 Oct 2009 25,457 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 18 Oct 2008 20,594 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer has one hanging bracket broken

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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BG55 CJV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 BG55 CJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG55 CJV registered?

BG55 CJV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is BG55 CJV safe to buy?

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