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BN55 OOF

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,445 mi
Last recorded116,445 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 OOF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 116,445 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 116,440 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2019 107,140 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 104,582 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 100,911 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 100,911 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 93,826 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 80,385 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 73,786 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 73,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 66,170 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 66,170 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 53,137 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 53,137 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 40,219 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 30,357 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 30,357 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 14,628 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 14,592 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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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BN55 OOF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BN55 OOF, 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 BN55 OOF registered?

BN55 OOF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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