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FY55 RXC

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,977 mi
Last recorded99,977 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 RXC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 99,977 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 97,499 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 96,354 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 94,642 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 92,879 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 89,801 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 84,878 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 84,878 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 76,045 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (Two nails - 1 not repairable) ()

Fail 25 Sep 2018 76,043 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (Two nails - 1 not repairable) ()

Oil level low

Pass 7 Oct 2017 67,110 miles

E.M.L on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to pull out of the arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to pull out of the arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 67,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E.M.L on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to pull out of the arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to pull out of the arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 57,560 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 52,065 miles

Eml light on

Pass 16 Oct 2014 46,553 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine light on

Fail 16 Oct 2014 46,553 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine light on

Pass 13 Sep 2013 39,983 miles

rear number plate damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2013 39,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear number plate damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2012 32,927 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 24,257 miles

crack in rear plate

n/s mirror missing

rear exhust bracket broke

Fail 29 Sep 2011 24,257 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

crack in rear plate

n/s mirror missing

rear exhust bracket broke

Pass 28 Sep 2010 17,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside door mirror broken (missing)

rear number plate cracked

rear wiper blade does not clear rear screen

Pass 8 Oct 2009 10,524 miles

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

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 4 Oct 2008 5,842 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 RXC is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RXC, 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 FY55 RXC registered?

FY55 RXC is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is FY55 RXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 RXC shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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