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BN55 SYY

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,071 mi
Last recorded113,071 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 113,071 miles

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

both front coil springs corroded

o/s rear brake slight bind

Pass 14 Oct 2016 104,370 miles

CLUTCH PEDIAL RUBBER MISSING

Centre Rear HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT ONE PART INOP

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00MM AND OUTER SIDEWALL DEEP CUT (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.00MM AND CRACKING ALOT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Rear AXLE BUSHES SPLITING ALOT

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOLDING EDGES AND INNER SIDEWALL DEEP SPLITING (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 104,370 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SPLIT ALOT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT OFF AND JUDDERING (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SPLIT ALOT (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TREAD AREA (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOLDING INNER EDGE AND OUTER SHAPE ALOT (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working X2 INOP (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear rear brake binding O/S/R AND N/S/R (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

CLUTCH PEDIAL RUBBER MISSING

Centre Rear HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT ONE PART INOP

EML LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00MM AND OUTER SIDEWALL DEEP CUT (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.00MM AND CRACKING ALOT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint LIFT UP AND DOWN (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Rear AXLE BUSHES SPLITING ALOT

Rear WHEEL BEARINGS UNABLE TO CHECK DO TO BRAKE BINDING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOLDING EDGES AND INNER SIDEWALL DEEP SPLITING (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 91,414 miles

EML Light Illuminated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape across tread pattern

Pass 25 Sep 2014 81,817 miles

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

front brake discs slighty corroded

nearside rear tyre worn worn outer edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2013 70,011 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

end of offside rear coil spring missing

nearside front suspension lower arm bush cracked

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit at two mm

offside front suspension lower arm bush seperating

offside front tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 26 Sep 2012 60,420 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

end of offside rear coil spring missing

Pass 16 Sep 2011 50,770 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 405,289 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 32,762 miles

advise damage to nearside brake disc back plate where balljoint splitter has been used (possible damage to disc behind)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 32,694 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

damage to nearside tyre outer side wall due to kerb damage

Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,329 miles

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 SYY is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SYY, 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 SYY registered?

BN55 SYY is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is BN55 SYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 SYY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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