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KG55 WHR

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,587 mi
Last recorded138,587 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 WHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 138,587 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 138,545 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 137,030 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 137,030 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 132,728 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 132,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 128,605 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 128,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2017 125,892 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 115,067 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 115,065 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 103,338 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 97,491 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 88,765 miles

offside rear shock absorber leaking slightly

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jan 2012 80,594 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 73,035 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 65,982 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 43,357 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 43,351 miles

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

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 WHR is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KG55 WHR, 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 WHR registered?

KG55 WHR is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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