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KC55 OHX

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,914 mi
Last recorded138,914 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 OHX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 138,914 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 138,914 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 131,118 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 122,042 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 110,560 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 110,560 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 98,475 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 98,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 86,546 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 74,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front discs starting to wear

Pass 26 Nov 2010 62,711 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 50,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 50,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 41,529 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 41,529 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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)

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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KC55 OHX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol 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 KC55 OHX, 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 KC55 OHX registered?

KC55 OHX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is KC55 OHX safe to buy?

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