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EO55 DLV

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

42,669 mi
Last recorded42,669 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 DLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 42,669 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 41,969 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 41,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 40,778 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 39,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 38,275 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 37,318 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 37,317 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced badly corroded around steering rack mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 36,151 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 35,053 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 33,322 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 31,601 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 31,601 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 30,054 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 28,129 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)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 25,603 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 23,444 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 21,460 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 18,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 15,763 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 13,221 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 9,937 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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EO55 DLV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 EO55 DLV, 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 EO55 DLV registered?

EO55 DLV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is EO55 DLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO55 DLV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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