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CW55 BXO

2005 Suzuki Swift

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,977 mi
Last recorded117,977 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 BXO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 117,977 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 117,977 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 105,667 miles

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

corrosion on n/s/r o/s/r inner chassis rails

slight corrosion on front crossmember

Fail 10 Oct 2017 105,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

corrosion on n/s/r o/s/r inner chassis rails

slight corrosion on front crossmember

Pass 11 Oct 2016 89,592 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 17 Oct 2015 82,224 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 82,222 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.87mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipe from rear rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2014 75,901 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 75,899 miles

Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 68,504 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrotion under vehicle

Pass 18 Sep 2012 58,439 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre slight uneven tread pattern

slight judder aux drive belt

Pass 26 Sep 2011 49,241 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

slite wear front brake discs

Pass 5 Oct 2010 39,237 miles

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

offsides front & rear wiper starting to splite

Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,085 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 21,303 miles

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

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

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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CW55 BXO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CW55 BXO, 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 CW55 BXO registered?

CW55 BXO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is CW55 BXO safe to buy?

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