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DV55 MBX

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,554 mi
Last recorded86,554 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 MBX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 86,554 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 86,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 81,227 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 77,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

headlamp lenses deteriorating, pattern/output getting weak

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 16 Oct 2020 77,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

headlamp lenses deteriorating, pattern/output getting weak

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 23 Oct 2019 74,539 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses deteriorating, output/pattern OK at time of test

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 24 Oct 2018 71,153 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower STRONGLY ADVISE inner rear bush deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake pipes starting to corrode

headlamp lenses deteriorating, pattern/output OK at time of test

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 24 Oct 2018 71,153 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower STRONGLY ADVISE inner rear bush deteriorated

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake pipes starting to corrode

headlamp lenses deteriorating, pattern/output OK at time of test

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 25 Oct 2017 67,857 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 61,799 miles

front brake discs very thin and badly lipped

n/s front tyre getting very low on edges

o/s front lower suspension arm rear inner bush starting to perish and deteriorate

Fail 16 Dec 2015 61,799 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount corroded off (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs very thin and badly lipped

n/s front tyre getting very low on edges

o/s front lower suspension arm rear inner bush starting to perish and deteriorate

Pass 6 Dec 2014 53,945 miles

Lip on front discs

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

Offside front tyre perished and wearing on edge's

Rear exhaust box bracket broken, exhaust is still secure

Fail 5 Dec 2014 53,945 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant low

Lip on front discs

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

Offside front tyre perished and wearing on edge's

Rear exhaust box bracket broken, exhaust is still secure

Pass 20 Dec 2013 48,825 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer bracket insecure but not effecting exhaust system

Pass 4 Dec 2012 42,995 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Pass 13 Dec 2011 38,142 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 32,645 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2009 26,924 miles

Advise front disc and pads wearing thin

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 20,486 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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DV55 MBX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DV55 MBX, 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 MBX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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