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EF55 ZCZ

2005 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,297 mi
Last recorded89,297 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 ZCZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 89,297 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 86,743 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 83,926 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 83,902 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 82,227 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Top strut mount has slight play

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 79,710 miles

front subframe has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2021 79,710 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front subframe has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2020 77,223 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 75,312 miles

front subframe has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2018 72,878 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 72,878 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both front tyres wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 70,774 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 68,535 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 66,521 miles

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

both front brake discs have heavy surface corrosion on inner faces

Pass 5 Sep 2014 59,973 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 54,940 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 49,444 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 43,135 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 32,645 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 24,968 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 19,196 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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EF55 ZCZ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EF55 ZCZ, 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 EF55 ZCZ registered?

EF55 ZCZ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is EF55 ZCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 ZCZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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