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BN55 XKV

2005 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,860 mi
Last recorded101,860 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 XKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 101,860 miles

Corrosion under car

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 101,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion under car

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 99,434 miles

Corrosion under car

Front Number plate

Nearside Rear bumper slightly insecure

Fail 28 Feb 2020 99,434 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion under car

Front Number plate

Nearside Rear bumper slightly insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2019 96,623 miles

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

all tyres worn close to the legal limit

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Feb 2018 94,210 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 94,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 120,024 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

items on rear seats unable to fully inspect adult seatbelts

Fail 12 Jan 2017 91,228 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

items on rear seats unable to fully inspect adult seatbelts

Pass 9 Oct 2015 87,950 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 87,950 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment shocker top bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 85,307 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 85,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 79,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 74,165 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 74,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 67,854 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 56,836 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 47,367 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 44,630 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 34,417 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 XKV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XKV, 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 XKV registered?

BN55 XKV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is BN55 XKV safe to buy?

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