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FV55 SXN

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,903 mi
Last recorded100,903 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 SXN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 100,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ACROSS AXLE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 98,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively FROM CAR NOT BEEN USED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.500 MILES LEFT APPROX (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 97,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2,500 MILES LEFT APPROX AND DISC CORRODED FROM LACK OF USE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ACROSS AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 97,931 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2,500 MILES LEFT APPROX AND DISC CORRODED FROM LACK OF USE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ACROSS AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 95,088 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom Arm, Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 92,250 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 92,250 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 89,977 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 87,711 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 84,679 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 84,677 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 83,874 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust bracket cracked off.

Fail 25 Nov 2016 83,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust bracket cracked off.

Pass 25 Nov 2015 79,687 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 70,046 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 57,609 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 57,609 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 51,647 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 45,881 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 45,881 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,885 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 26,679 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 19,564 miles

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

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

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 SXN is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 FV55 SXN, 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 SXN registered?

FV55 SXN is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is FV55 SXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 SXN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV55 SXN have outstanding finance?

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