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DV55 MBO

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,786 mi
Last recorded86,786 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 MBO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 86,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' close to being in the drivers view (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 86,785 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' close to being in the drivers view (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 82,248 miles

both front tyres getting low

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

crack in o/s/f top corner of screen

rear axle brake pipes started to corrode.

rear wiper blade perished.

small crack in n/s swept area.

Pass 27 Feb 2016 75,574 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

eml lamp on

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f outer driveshaft boot weeping

Fail 26 Feb 2016 75,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

eml lamp on

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f outer driveshaft boot weeping

Pass 10 Feb 2015 65,862 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 57,305 miles

Neaside rear seat belt slow to retract.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 57,305 miles

Neaside rear seat belt slow to retract.

Fail 17 Jan 2014 57,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Cut to offside outer wall of tyre but not to cords

Offside rear seat belt retracting mechanism worn

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 50,755 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 42,035 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 42,035 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 41,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front suspension arm inner bushes perrished and split.

both rear tyres getting low.

front brake discs lipped.

o/s/f tyre getting low.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 33,849 miles

both rear seat belts slow to reel back.

o/s/f suspension arm bush starting to split.

small chip in n/s part of screen.

small split in n/s/f suspension arm bush.

surface rust on front brake discs.

Pass 23 Dec 2010 33,731 miles

n/s/f o/s/f suspension arm bushes starting to split.

Pass 7 Jan 2010 30,085 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 29,842 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DV55 MBO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DV55 MBO, 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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DV55 MBO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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