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EK55 BWP

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,135 mi
Last recorded73,135 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 BWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 73,135 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 73,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 72,362 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 64,366 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted On inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack out side wiper area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 61,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crake out of wipers sweep (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 58,449 miles

Nearside Door Mirror Cover Damaged Cracked

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 54,561 miles

large crack in windscreen drivers side top ok at this time

rear end of sills under car corrosion starting

Fail 19 Oct 2015 54,560 miles

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

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

large crack in windscreen drivers side top ok at this time

o/s front tyre down to 3mm on edges

rear end of sills under car corrosion starting

Pass 6 Oct 2014 50,351 miles

damage to n/s sill rear end area

n/s front tyre down to 3mm on outer edge

n/s front wheel inner rim dented

noticeable wear front brake discs

Pass 8 Oct 2013 46,117 miles

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

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 23 Oct 2012 41,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Oct 2011 37,362 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 33,213 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 33,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs are lipped

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 2 Oct 2009 26,842 miles

front suspension n/s and o/s rear bushes splitting

n/s rear seat belt requires help in retraction

noticeable wear front discs

windscreen wipers to screen noisey in operation

Fail 1 Oct 2009 26,842 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

front suspension n/s and o/s rear bushes splitting

n/s rear seat belt requires help in retraction

noticeable wear front discs

o/s front tyre down to 2mm outer edge

windscreen wipers to screen noisey in operation

Pass 7 Oct 2008 21,083 miles

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

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

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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EK55 BWP is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 EK55 BWP, 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 EK55 BWP registered?

EK55 BWP is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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