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BN55 SYG

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,774 mi
Last recorded104,774 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 SYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 104,774 miles

steering faulty hard to operate (border line pass

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 1 Jun 2016 104,773 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working offside and nearside front (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

steering faulty hard to operate (border line pass

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Jun 2015 98,016 miles

coil springs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

steering tight on right hand lock

Fail 28 May 2015 98,015 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil springs corroded

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

steering tight on right hand lock

Pass 29 Apr 2014 91,592 miles

coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 28 Apr 2014 91,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Apr 2013 84,101 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 84,101 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 80,065 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 70,697 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 60,326 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 52,720 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 37,938 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 37,938 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)

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

Offside Front 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 SYG is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SYG, 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 SYG registered?

BN55 SYG is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is BN55 SYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 SYG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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