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CV55 LWU

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,832 mi
Last recorded122,832 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 LWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 122,832 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 119,135 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 119,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 108,436 miles

Engine Management Malfunction Light (on)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 95,713 miles

Engine Management Malfunction Light (on)

o/s/f tyre worn from inside edge

Pass 21 Feb 2014 83,425 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 83,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 75,559 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 68,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 44,874 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,290 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 24,535 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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CV55 LWU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV55 LWU, 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 CV55 LWU registered?

CV55 LWU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is CV55 LWU safe to buy?

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