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FG55 UGY

2005 Suzuki Swift

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,792 mi
Last recorded99,792 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 UGY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 99,792 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 14 Aug 2023 99,792 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 1 Sep 2022 95,582 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 95,575 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 90,729 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 90,729 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 86,480 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 81,611 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear drum (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 76,544 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 76,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 66,059 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all four tyres cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2016 62,137 miles

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

child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front brake pipe corroded

small piece of metal in nearside front tyre

Fail 31 Aug 2016 62,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers starting to smear

offside front brake pipe corroded

small piece of metal in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2015 56,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 53,078 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 30 Aug 2013 48,048 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,805 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 41,805 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 36,280 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 36,214 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 30,124 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 24,860 miles

both front discs scored

front pads getting low

pin hole in nearside inner cv boot

Pass 28 Oct 2008 18,180 miles

both front brake discs slightly scored

Fail 18 Oct 2008 18,098 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly scored

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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FG55 UGY is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FG55 UGY, 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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FG55 UGY is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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