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DY55 OGK

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,211 mi
Last recorded104,211 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 OGK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 104,211 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 89,724 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 89,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 73,033 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 67,210 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 67,210 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 65,763 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 65,761 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 62,617 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 59,455 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 54,532 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 50,813 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 47,414 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,393 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 38,117 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 38,117 miles

Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,649 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)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 29,649 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 29,649 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Centre Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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DY55 OGK is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DY55 OGK, 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 DY55 OGK registered?

DY55 OGK is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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