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FY55 BUA

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,447 mi
Last recorded127,447 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 BUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 127,447 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 119,359 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 110,271 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 110,271 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 103,948 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 103,948 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 97,442 miles

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

front subframe starting to corrode

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

offside front, rear wishbone bush starting to debond

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 29 Aug 2013 90,870 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 77,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 70,643 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 55,495 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 42,956 miles

o/s & n/s front wishbone bush worn

Pass 29 Aug 2008 29,690 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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FY55 BUA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FY55 BUA, 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 FY55 BUA registered?

FY55 BUA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is FY55 BUA safe to buy?

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