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EX55 ZHM

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,715 mi
Last recorded122,715 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 ZHM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 122,715 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 122,575 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 113,598 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 104,986 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 104,583 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 95,422 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 95,422 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 88,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 77,685 miles

Advance movement both front top shockabsorber mounts

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 77,484 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advance movement both front top shockabsorber mounts

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 63,960 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 53,477 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 41,521 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 41,521 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 35,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 28,604 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 24,563 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 24,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 21,642 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 17,982 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 14,791 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2010 12,553 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 11,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 8,362 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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EX55 ZHM is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX55 ZHM, 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 EX55 ZHM registered?

EX55 ZHM is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is EX55 ZHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 ZHM shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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