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FY55 VHP

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

138,965 mi
Last recorded138,965 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 VHP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 138,965 miles

Nearside Front Advise. Anti roll bar drop link lower dust cover perishing

Offside Front Advise. play in strut top

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise. Rear bush separating but ok for mot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 138,965 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Advise. Anti roll bar drop link lower dust cover perishing

Offside Front Advise. play in strut top

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise. Rear bush separating but ok for mot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 127,684 miles

Front Advise. Front subframe corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2023 124,968 miles

Front Advise , Offside front strut top mounting has slight play

Offside Rear Advise. Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 16 Jan 2023 124,968 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Advise , Offside front strut top mounting has slight play

Offside Rear Advise. Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jan 2022 118,502 miles

Offside Rear Advise. slight play in osr wheel bearing

Fail 11 Jan 2022 118,501 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket has snapped but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 110,604 miles

Offside Front Advise. Offside tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 110,604 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Advise. Offside tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 104,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 103,998 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 97,526 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 90,810 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 90,799 miles

Stop lamp not working BOTH SIDES (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/R (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 85,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm tread

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm tread and edges wearing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 85,032 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm tread

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm tread and edges wearing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 78,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4s worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 73,513 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 69,727 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 69,725 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 65,392 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 65,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 54,278 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 54,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 52,912 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 46,558 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 43,261 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 39,163 miles

Offside Front 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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FY55 VHP is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 FY55 VHP, 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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FY55 VHP is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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