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HJ55 VYK

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,051 mi
Last recorded127,051 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 VYK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 127,051 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 122,740 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 122,740 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 119,720 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 119,720 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 116,041 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 108,731 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 108,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 99,668 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 99,668 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2017 90,585 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 90,585 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 83,944 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 4 May 2016 83,943 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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 30 Apr 2015 80,443 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 80,443 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 72,018 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 62,048 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 62,048 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 51,050 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,945 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 29,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 29,516 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 18,734 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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HJ55 VYK is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HJ55 VYK, 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 HJ55 VYK registered?

HJ55 VYK is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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