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KM55 PDU

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,391 mi
Last recorded161,391 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 PDU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 161,391 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mounting/bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mounting/bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 161,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mounting/bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mounting/bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 149,122 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge, 3.8mm @centre of tread. 185/60R15 88H. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake performance requirements only just reached. The braking system may require adjustment or repair.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 149,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge, 3.8mm @centre of tread. 185/60R15 88H. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake performance requirements only just reached. The braking system may require adjustment or repair.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 138,091 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.7mm @centre of tread. 185/60R15 84H. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake travel indicates that braking system may require repair or adjustment.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 137,904 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.7mm @centre of tread. 185/60R15 84H. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake travel indicates that braking system may require repair or adjustment.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 127,557 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 127,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 120,031 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 112,467 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)

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust not considered to be insure

Pass 5 Aug 2016 106,922 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 106,829 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 98,375 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 81,831 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 77,440 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust heatshield ratteling

rear wiper defective

Pass 26 Jul 2012 69,791 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 62,585 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 55,714 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 46,495 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 37,560 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edge.

Both rear tyres wearing on edge.

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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KM55 PDU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KM55 PDU, 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 KM55 PDU registered?

KM55 PDU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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