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CK55 VJP

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,396 mi
Last recorded127,396 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 VJP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 127,396 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 127,383 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 121,966 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 121,966 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 121,300 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 114,524 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s rear arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 112,307 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front subframe (6.1.B.2)

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

hanbrake slight travel

Pass 27 Oct 2016 105,209 miles

subframe corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 95,409 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 95,402 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 86,549 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 86,549 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 77,715 miles

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

Rear rubber bush on both front lower suspension arms seperating from housing

Fail 17 Oct 2013 77,713 miles

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

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

Rear rubber bush on both front lower suspension arms seperating from housing

Pass 27 Oct 2012 67,619 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 57,279 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 46,595 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 37,462 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 37,462 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Oct 2008 31,075 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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CK55 VJP is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CK55 VJP, 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 CK55 VJP registered?

CK55 VJP is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is CK55 VJP safe to buy?

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