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KF55 OPL

2005 Suzuki Swift

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,002 mi
Last recorded92,002 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF55 OPL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 92,002 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt returning slow

Fail 16 Nov 2023 91,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rearwrad (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 83,875 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 83,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 75,089 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 75,089 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 70,869 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 70,869 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 64,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside hand brake minimum effort - adjustment needed

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 2 May 2018 60,678 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 May 2018 60,678 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 55,324 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 55,324 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2016 48,384 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2016 48,383 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 38,790 miles

exhaust rear mount

Fail 23 May 2014 35,630 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 May 2014 35,630 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 35,550 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 May 2013 34,778 miles

Rear exhaust mounting corroded and insecure.

Fail 25 May 2013 34,778 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Handbrake high.

Rear exhaust mounting corroded and insecure.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 32,808 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 30,150 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 20,984 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 17,342 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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KF55 OPL is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KF55 OPL, 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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KF55 OPL is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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