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LX55 WJV

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,410 mi
Last recorded84,410 miles
Recorded on19 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 WJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2024 84,410 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2024 84,410 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2023 75,143 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 May 2022 65,520 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 54,443 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2017 54,386 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 53,856 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 53,262 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 52,796 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 52,796 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 52,523 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 52,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 52,217 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 49,584 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 83,153 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 83,153 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 66,755 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 44,533 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 44,533 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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LX55 WJV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc 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 LX55 WJV, 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 LX55 WJV registered?

LX55 WJV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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