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EA55 VTO

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

150,648 mi
Last recorded150,648 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 VTO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 150,648 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 139,526 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 124,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 107,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 107,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 98,125 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 96,755 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 95,506 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 93,635 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 89,087 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 83,417 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 77,941 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 61,952 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EA55 VTO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EA55 VTO, 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 EA55 VTO registered?

EA55 VTO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 October 2005.

Is EA55 VTO safe to buy?

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