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DX55 TOJ

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,557 mi
Last recorded98,557 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 TOJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 98,557 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on tread

offside rear foot brake and hand brake low effort

rear outer seat belts slow to retract

Fail 31 Jul 2018 98,557 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on tread

offside rear foot brake and hand brake low effort

rear outer seat belts slow to retract

Pass 28 Jul 2017 94,040 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn low on tread

Pass 23 May 2016 86,338 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2016 86,338 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective passenger rear (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

power steering not working

Pass 31 Jan 2015 77,421 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front wishbone inner rear bush starting to break away from bondings

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

offside front tyre wearing low on tread

rear wiper blade is insecure

Fail 31 Jan 2015 77,421 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear wiper blade is insecure

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front wishbone inner rear bush starting to break away from bondings

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

offside front tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 27 Dec 2013 68,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 59,518 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 59,486 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 49,735 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 33,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside 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)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 33,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside 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)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 17,739 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 16,442 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 16,442 miles

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

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

1)n/s/f tyre 1.6mm just on legal limit

2)o/s/r tyre 1.6mm just on legal limit

3)o/s/f tyre 2mm

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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DX55 TOJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DX55 TOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX55 TOJ registered?

DX55 TOJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is DX55 TOJ safe to buy?

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