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FV55 BUJ

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,508 mi
Last recorded141,508 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 BUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 141,508 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jan 2018 141,507 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 130,250 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

EML on dash

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box join blowing (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 130,250 miles

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

EML on dash

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box join blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 115,406 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 115,406 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 107,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

interior rear view mirror missing

Pass 27 Jul 2013 93,864 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 90,924 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 72,360 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 72,360 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 58,164 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 22 Nov 2008 29,774 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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FV55 BUJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FV55 BUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV55 BUJ registered?

FV55 BUJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is FV55 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 BUJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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