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EK55 WGW

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,894 mi
Last recorded79,894 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 WGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 79,894 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 73,817 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 69,160 miles

vehicle undersealed

Fail 21 Sep 2023 69,160 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 66,908 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 63,239 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 60,347 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 57,427 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 54,096 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 49,645 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 45,066 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 45,066 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 40,075 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 34,926 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 33,027 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 31,062 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 31,062 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 27,809 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 24,869 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 21,871 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 16,646 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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EK55 WGW is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue 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 EK55 WGW, 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 WGW registered?

EK55 WGW is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is EK55 WGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 WGW 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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