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KG55 VNF

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,383 mi
Last recorded81,383 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 VNF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 May 2023 81,383 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction On (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Dampness under ABS Unit

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only 2mm left. 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 26 May 2022 77,709 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

dampness around ABS module

foot brake travel long

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in offside front strut top mounting

Fail 26 May 2022 77,699 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

dampness around ABS module

foot brake travel long

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in offside front strut top mounting

Pass 17 May 2021 74,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2021 74,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 27 May 2020 71,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brakes wearing thin

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2019 67,104 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 63,078 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 May 2018 63,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60x15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 56,472 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)

mil warning displays

Pass 9 May 2016 50,382 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 50,382 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 42,794 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 35,527 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 28,494 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,351 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

osr exhaust hanger broken

Pass 31 Mar 2011 18,574 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 15,250 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 17 Mar 2009 11,747 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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KG55 VNF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 KG55 VNF, 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 KG55 VNF registered?

KG55 VNF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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