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FL55 WNW

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,572 mi
Last recorded145,572 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 WNW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 145,572 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 144,023 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 144,023 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 141,966 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 141,965 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 140,220 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 140,219 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 128,291 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 119,472 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 119,467 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 110,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 98,634 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Chassis corroded under the vehicle

Drivers seat slightly insecure

Engine management light illuminated

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

Front brakes slightly fluctuating

Fuel pipes corroded

Gearbox oil leak - Advise further inspection

Nearside front suspension arm rear bush is deteriorated - Advise replacement

Offside front tyre outer wall has a cut - Advise replacement

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge - Advise replacement

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 98,634 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Chassis corroded under the vehicle

Engine management light illuminated

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Gearbox oil leak - Advise further inspection

Nearside front suspension arm rear bush is deteriorated - Advise replacement

Offside front tyre outer wall has a cut - Advise replacement

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge - Advise replacement

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 89,832 miles

Oil leak

engine check light on

Fail 1 Oct 2014 89,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine check light on

Pass 25 Sep 2013 73,415 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)

engine check light on [catylst performance below threshhold ] rear wiper not clearing screen effectivley , one washer jet clogged on nearside ,

Fail 25 Sep 2013 73,415 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

engine check light on [catylst performance below threshhold ] rear wiper not clearing screen effectivley , one washer jet clogged on nearside ,

Pass 20 Sep 2012 59,300 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

engine management light on

Fail 17 Sep 2012 59,300 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Sep 2011 52,503 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 48,365 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 42,400 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 35,785 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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FL55 WNW is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WNW, 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 WNW registered?

FL55 WNW is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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