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DG55 AZL

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,029 mi
Last recorded101,029 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 AZL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 101,029 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 101,027 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 96,389 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 96,389 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 93,739 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 93,739 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 91,214 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leaking from engine

Fail 2 Oct 2020 91,294 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothsides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 88,533 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 86,352 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 83,617 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 83,603 miles

Braking system leaking ABS pump (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 81,104 miles

rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2015 78,738 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 78,738 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 76,307 miles

Offside wing damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2013 71,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 65,225 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 60,376 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front suspension arm rear bushes are deterirating slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2010 55,507 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 51,036 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 50,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2008 40,077 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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DG55 AZL is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DG55 AZL, 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 DG55 AZL registered?

DG55 AZL is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is DG55 AZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 AZL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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