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BN55 SXZ

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,882 mi
Last recorded52,882 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 SXZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 52,882 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 52,882 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 51,164 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 50,774 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 45,952 miles

o/s/front shocker top mount movement

Pass 28 Jan 2018 42,401 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly n/s+o/s (2.5.B.1b)

n/s/front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2017 38,868 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 36,602 miles

n/s+ol/s front tyres wearing outer edge

Fail 8 Feb 2016 36,602 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear n/s+o/s (2.4.G.2)

n/s+ol/s front tyres wearing outer edge

Pass 10 Feb 2015 34,149 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 34,149 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 33,407 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 28,932 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 28,932 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 27,888 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 23,361 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 19,603 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 16,116 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 12,084 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 12,071 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 SXZ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN55 SXZ, 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 BN55 SXZ registered?

BN55 SXZ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is BN55 SXZ safe to buy?

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