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FL55 ZMZ

2005 Suzuki Swift

Yellow Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,759 mi
Last recorded73,759 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 ZMZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2023 73,759 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 72,615 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 72,615 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 118,854 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 111,073 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 103,424 miles

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 23 Sep 2019 103,418 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 31 Aug 2018 102,326 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 100,014 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 100,014 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 91,508 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 87,702 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 83,368 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 83,350 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 83,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight drag on nearside rear wheel

Pass 21 Nov 2013 80,011 miles

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

air bag warning light suspect

both front lower suspension arm back bushes unbonding

damage around offside front body work

Fail 18 Nov 2013 79,989 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front lower suspension arm back bushes unbonding

damage around offside front body work

slight drag on nearside rear wheel

Pass 17 Nov 2012 75,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 75,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2012 75,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bage light on

o/s/front accident damage

Pass 21 Nov 2011 70,134 miles

Coolant leak

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 65,368 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 65,368 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 54,022 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 35,736 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 ZMZ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Yellow with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZMZ, 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 ZMZ registered?

FL55 ZMZ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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