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DE55 HXD

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

133,085 mi
Last recorded133,085 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 HXD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 133,085 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 126,387 miles

Central Rear Axle beam and suspention components on rear

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip and scratch (3.2 (a) (i))

Under body corroded on rear Chasis and inner sills on n/s and o/s

Pass 4 Nov 2020 120,567 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 120,567 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 116,674 miles

Front Brake discs worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear most bush deteriorated

Nearside Front Slight play in lower suspension ball joint

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

Offside Front Corrosion to metal brake pipe

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear most bush deteriorated

Rear Corrosion to metal brake pipes

Fail 17 Oct 2019 115,737 miles

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

Front Brake discs worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear most bush deteriorated

Nearside Front Slight play in lower suspension ball joint

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Corrosion to metal brake pipe

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear most bush deteriorated

Rear Corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 1 Nov 2018 104,780 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test rear view mirror ()

o/s and n/s lower wishbone bushes worn

Fail 1 Nov 2018 104,780 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

o/s and n/s lower wishbone bushes worn

Pass 15 Sep 2017 96,923 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 88,507 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 88,507 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 77,214 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 77,172 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2014 65,660 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 65,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Sep 2013 57,063 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 54,624 miles

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

engine M.I.L lamp on

Pass 18 Oct 2011 51,210 miles

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

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

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

o/s cv gaiter starting to tear

Fail 18 Oct 2011 51,209 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s cv gaiter starting to tear

Pass 29 Oct 2010 48,251 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 45,049 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 42,376 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 42,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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DE55 HXD is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DE55 HXD, 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 HXD registered?

DE55 HXD is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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The MOT history for DE55 HXD shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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