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DE55 ESN

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

73,806 mi
Last recorded73,806 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 ESN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 73,806 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 73,530 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 68,494 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 68,481 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 61,892 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 61,890 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 51,838 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 51,831 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2022 51,829 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 46,918 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 45,038 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 42,000 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 41,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 23,603 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 23,160 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 20,710 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 20,130 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 19,398 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 18,454 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 18,448 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 17,176 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 15,898 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 14,156 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)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 11,507 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 11,507 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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DE55 ESN is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DE55 ESN, 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 DE55 ESN registered?

DE55 ESN is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is DE55 ESN safe to buy?

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