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HG55 SJX

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,329 mi
Last recorded146,329 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2023 146,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle beam brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed /wont release (7.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside/engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 139,119 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 130,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2020 122,513 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2020 122,513 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 119,179 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 119,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush not bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 115,085 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 111,508 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 111,508 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 107,070 miles

Child seats fitted to both rear outer seats not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear axle bush deteriorated.

Fail 13 Jun 2016 107,070 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seats fitted to both rear outer seats not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear axle bush deteriorated.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 103,536 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 60,821 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished on outer edges

Pass 19 Jun 2013 57,464 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 52,884 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 51,290 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 44,948 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 49,532 miles

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

sill covers fitted outer sills not checked

Pass 12 Nov 2008 27,390 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 27,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 SJX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SJX, 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 HG55 SJX registered?

HG55 SJX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is HG55 SJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG55 SJX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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