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HG55 SHV

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,580 mi
Last recorded78,580 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 SHV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 78,580 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 77,723 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 75,132 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 70,700 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 69,641 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 66,482 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 65,383 miles

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top strut mounts have play and knock with weight off (5.3.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 64,270 miles

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Slight play both front top suspension strut mount/bearings

Fail 12 Oct 2018 64,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn complete arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Slight play both front top suspension strut mount/bearings

Pass 26 Sep 2017 60,462 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 56,557 miles

Front wiper blades are smearing slightly

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear axle mounting bushes are perishing

slight bind/hold to both rear foot brakes

slight play/movement at both front macpherson strut top mountings

small chip in offside front lower windscreen area

Pass 10 Nov 2015 52,657 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to crack

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding/hold when rotated by hand

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing a full check of adult seat belt

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight movement in rubber mounting

Pass 10 Nov 2014 48,280 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 44,418 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 40,564 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 34,876 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 34,875 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 27,649 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 22,030 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 14,622 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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HG55 SHV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HG55 SHV, 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 HG55 SHV registered?

HG55 SHV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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