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CE55 DFZ

2005 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,828 mi
Last recorded103,828 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 DFZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 103,828 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 98,872 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 98,872 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 92,538 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rearv axle bushes worn

Fail 19 Oct 2018 92,529 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 17 Oct 2017 85,756 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 80,655 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 80,654 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 77,133 miles

slight wear in the nsr wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jan 2015 71,044 miles

advise both front lower suspension arm bushes started to separate

advise on handbrake travel

advise play in steering rack offside

advise rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 Dec 2013 65,098 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 65,098 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 58,221 miles

advise front brake discs worn

advise on front brake balance

advise slight brake bind on the nearside rear brake

Pass 16 Jan 2012 51,784 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm, with slight distortion to tread

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm, with slight distortion to tread

Pass 11 Jan 2011 43,548 miles

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

nearside front tyre is worn to 1.6mm [LEGAL TIME TEST]

Fail 10 Jan 2011 43,548 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre is worn to 1.6mm [LEGAL TIME TEST]

Pass 26 Jan 2010 34,827 miles

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush has small split

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 26 Jan 2010 34,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush has small split

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 29 Jan 2009 25,329 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 23,638 miles

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

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

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

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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CE55 DFZ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CE55 DFZ, 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 CE55 DFZ registered?

CE55 DFZ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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