MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,965 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Front Advise. Front subframe corroding
Front Advise , Offside front strut top mounting has slight play
Offside Rear Advise. Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing
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
Offside Rear Advise. slight play in osr wheel bearing
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))
Offside Front Advise. Offside tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Stop lamp not working BOTH SIDES (1.2.1b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/R (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre 3mm tread
Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm tread and edges wearing
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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