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FL55 KXP

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,321 mi
Last recorded136,321 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 KXP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2022 136,321 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2021 126,999 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 126,996 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 126,992 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 120,782 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING VERY CORRODED BUT NOT YET SNAPPED. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT IMAGES POOR. recommend lens polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged NSR TYRE WORN BADLY OUTER EDGE. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OS FRONT FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OSF LOWER BALL JOINT. recommend renewal (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OSF LOWER BALL JOINT WORN TO LIMIT. recommend new wishbone/tracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REAR NO PLATE DETERIORATED TO LIMIT. recommend renewal (0.1 (b))

Washers must provide enough fluid for the wipers to clear the windscreen effectively. JETS GETTING BLOCKED

Pass 14 Apr 2018 114,285 miles

Front coil spring corroded VERY RUSTY BUT NOT YET SNAPPED (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2017 107,277 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Central Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush unbonded. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush unbonded. (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2017 107,277 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Central Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush unbonded. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush unbonded. (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 90,577 miles

Nearside Front wiper split but not effecting drivers view

Nearside Rear seatbelt not checked due to childseat fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2016 90,577 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wiper split but not effecting drivers view

Nearside Rear seatbelt not checked due to childseat fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2015 84,475 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 74,229 miles

front brake discs becoming corroded

rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded

small marks in windscreen

Fail 22 Apr 2014 74,229 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs becoming corroded

handbrake lever movement becoming excessive

rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded

small marks in windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2013 64,322 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

small chip in windscreen

Fail 12 Apr 2013 64,322 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

rear wiper blade split

small chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Apr 2012 53,589 miles

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

small marks in windscreen

Fail 13 Apr 2012 53,589 miles

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

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

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

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

small marks in windscreen

Pass 29 Apr 2011 42,765 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 39,667 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 33,705 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 28,110 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)

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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FL55 KXP is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FL55 KXP, 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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What year was FL55 KXP registered?

FL55 KXP is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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