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KD55 ZVT

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

178,400 mi
Last recorded178,400 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 ZVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 178,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 178,395 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 173,855 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 173,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 163,236 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 155,653 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine management lamp on

Pass 21 May 2016 144,991 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml on

minor leak from exhaust centre to back box

o/s/r seat belt slow to retract

Fail 21 May 2016 144,991 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml on

minor leak from exhaust centre to back box

o/s/r seat belt slow to retract

Pass 27 May 2015 131,967 miles

damage to alloy wheels

handbrake travel high

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

n/s/f fog light inop - lens broken

o/s/ mirror casing damaged

slight smear from front wipers

Fail 27 May 2015 131,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

damage to alloy wheels

handbrake travel high

n/s/f fog light inop - lens broken

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and worn to 2.5mm

o/s/ mirror casing damaged

o/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm

slight smear from front wipers

Pass 24 May 2014 119,490 miles

engine management light on

exhaust heatsheild insecure and rattling

front brake discs corroded

marks to bodywork and alloy wheels

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm and perrished

o/s/ wing mirror casing damaged

o/s/r tyre close to tread wear bars and perrished

rear silencer hanger broken

smear on wiper blades

Pass 25 May 2013 106,691 miles

alloy wheels damaged

front wishbone rear bushes unbonded

play in front shocker tops

scratches to body panels

Pass 31 May 2012 94,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

exhaust corroded

o/s wing mirror damaged

Fail 30 May 2012 94,926 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

o/s wing mirror damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2011 75,008 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 57,696 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front lower bumper damaged

parking lever travel near limit

Pass 17 Feb 2009 36,864 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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KD55 ZVT is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KD55 ZVT, 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 KD55 ZVT registered?

KD55 ZVT is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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