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CP55 SLU

2005 Suzuki Swift

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

192,826 mi
Last recorded192,826 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 SLU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 192,826 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump bung also drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 27 Aug 2019 192,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump bung also drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

service light on

Pass 23 Jul 2018 187,209 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

service light on

Pass 18 Jul 2017 182,065 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 182,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2016 176,004 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 176,004 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 165,879 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 157,598 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 157,596 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

N S R tyre under pressure

Pass 1 Jul 2013 148,073 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 135,295 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 122,116 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 122,116 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 101,525 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 87,406 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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CP55 SLU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CP55 SLU, 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 CP55 SLU registered?

CP55 SLU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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