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HG55 SKD

2005 Suzuki Swift

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,692 mi
Last recorded139,692 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 SKD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 139,692 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front tyre underinflated

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

parking brake warning light not working

Fail 19 Jun 2017 139,578 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + 3 nails in it and worn/perished (4.1.D.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure nearside and offside (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front tyre underinflated

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

parking brake warning light not working

Pass 22 Jun 2016 132,283 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 129,083 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 121,353 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 121,353 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil sump excessivly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 110,404 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2012 89,267 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 89,267 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 62,910 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 36,641 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 36,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,694 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 27,738 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 27,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 SKD is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG55 SKD, 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 SKD registered?

HG55 SKD is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is HG55 SKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG55 SKD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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