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FE55 ZKR

2005 Suzuki Swift

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

128,276 mi
Last recorded128,276 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 ZKR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 128,276 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper top mount has movement

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear flex hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor pan front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak from gear box

screen chipped

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2026 128,276 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper top mount has movement

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear flex hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor pan front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak from gear box

screen chipped

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2025 123,519 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged at front lower part of bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear low

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer cover damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake shows signs of a bind but was ok at time of test

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

various parts of chassis corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2025 123,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel hose damaged filler pipes corroded and holed (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged at front lower part of bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear low

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer cover damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake shows signs of a bind but was ok at time of test

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

various parts of chassis corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 118,621 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 118,621 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 112,691 miles

BOTH REAR BEAM AXLE MOUNT BUSHES PERISHED AND DE BONDING

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT HANGER (6.1.2 (a))

GEAR BOX DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL LEAK NEAR SIDE

Offside Front OFF SIDE CV BOOT DAMP

SURFACE CORROSION ON VARIOUS SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS

Fail 8 Mar 2023 112,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ARM ON SUB FRAME BUSH OUT OF ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

BOTH REAR BEAM AXLE MOUNT BUSHES PERISHED AND DE BONDING

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT HANGER (6.1.2 (a))

GEAR BOX DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL LEAK NEAR SIDE

Offside Front OFF SIDE CV BOOT DAMP

SURFACE CORROSION ON VARIOUS SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS

Pass 10 Mar 2022 134,132 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker protector lose

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 106,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear shocker protector lose

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 101,212 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 96,813 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and off side rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear both rear axle beam bushes perished and split

gear box oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2020 96,813 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front and off side rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear both rear axle beam bushes perished and split

gear box oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2019 89,935 miles

both front road springs and off side rear spring corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2019 89,834 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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))

both front road springs and off side rear spring corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 83,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on limit (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 77,127 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 70,302 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' been repaired (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2016 70,302 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' been repaired (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 67,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 62,129 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 56,374 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 56,374 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 55,777 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 50,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 43,768 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 43,768 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 35,419 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 31,085 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 25,778 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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FE55 ZKR is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FE55 ZKR, 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.

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FE55 ZKR is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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