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LR55 VDL

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

107,254 mi
Last recorded107,254 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 VDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 107,254 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 93,572 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

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

Offside Rear brake sticking on slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2019 88,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 82,087 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 82,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 78,788 miles

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

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

Front engine bay c/member damaged

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 71,667 miles

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

Rear child seat fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2015 61,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre nail

Offside Front tyre cut on s/wall

Rear child seat fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2014 50,457 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 40,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 32,704 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 26,903 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 22,582 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 18,536 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 14,883 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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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LR55 VDL is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LR55 VDL, 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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LR55 VDL is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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