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FX55 ZLY

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,025 mi
Last recorded148,025 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 ZLY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 148,025 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 148,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Feb 2016 123,947 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 123,858 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 101,955 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2014 92,939 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 86,476 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 75,925 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 75,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 64,644 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 64,601 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 53,976 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 49,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2008 41,628 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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FX55 ZLY is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FX55 ZLY, 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 FX55 ZLY registered?

FX55 ZLY is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is FX55 ZLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX55 ZLY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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