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FL55 ZLX

2005 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,177 mi
Last recorded56,177 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 ZLX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 56,177 miles

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

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

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

near side front wiper blade rubber split.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side front service brakes show fluctuation.

off side front seat base unit shows movement.

Fail 8 Jan 2014 56,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front service brakes show imbalance.

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

near side front tyre is perished/cracked and shows damage to the outer side wall.

near side front wiper blade rubber split.

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is perished/cracked.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side front service brakes show fluctuation.

off side front seat base unit shows movement.

off side front tyre inner side wall shows a slight bulge.

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is perished/cracked.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 47,655 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 42,601 miles

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

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

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)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 41,673 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge's.

oil leak area of gearbox

Pass 28 Sep 2009 36,871 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 31,986 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 31,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 ZLX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FL55 ZLX, 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 ZLX registered?

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

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