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CE55 XXS

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,240 mi
Last recorded100,240 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 XXS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 100,240 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 97,830 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 97,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust bracket loose

fuel tank breather/vent pipe holed

Fail 16 Oct 2018 97,319 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust bracket loose

fuel tank breather/vent pipe holed

Pass 8 Sep 2017 90,161 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 90,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 81,583 miles

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

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Fail 21 Sep 2016 81,583 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to tail (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

eml on

Pass 12 Sep 2015 73,069 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine man light on

Fail 12 Sep 2015 73,069 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding brake (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear BINDING BRAKES

Offside Front O INNER

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BLOWING (7.1.2)

engine man light on

Pass 22 Sep 2014 68,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

eml on

Fail 22 Sep 2014 68,907 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

eml on

Pass 4 Sep 2013 62,752 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn slightly

Fail 2 Sep 2013 62,752 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

both front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2012 56,227 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Aug 2012 56,227 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2011 47,453 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,713 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 31,618 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 24,185 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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CE55 XXS is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XXS, 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 XXS registered?

CE55 XXS is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is CE55 XXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 XXS shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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