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FV55 TCX

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

104,555 mi
Last recorded104,555 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 TCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 104,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 95,691 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 95,670 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed O/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/F (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2024 86,793 miles

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH SIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER /BEARINGS,MOUNTS

Pass 24 Mar 2023 80,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 80,834 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 80,834 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 80,679 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 80,679 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 79,924 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 79,924 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 78,130 miles

Front pads wearing low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 77,252 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 77,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 74,859 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

check engine light on

nearside and offside rear seat belts slow to retract

Fail 11 Dec 2014

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

check engine light on

nearside and offside rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 19 Dec 2013 67,258 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 67,258 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 61,579 miles

n/s rear brake binds

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

nearside & offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 30 Nov 2011 53,459 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 43,561 miles

High handbrake travel.

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 36,409 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 36,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 29,443 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 29,443 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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 TCX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 TCX, 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 TCX registered?

FV55 TCX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is FV55 TCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 TCX shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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