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LX55 WKE

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,579 mi
Last recorded96,579 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 WKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 96,579 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 96,576 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working all 3 (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 95,002 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 95,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 94,721 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 89,390 miles

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

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

advise eml light on

Pass 24 Jan 2014 76,218 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 65,379 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 65,379 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 59,090 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 59,071 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 49,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake disc poor inside face

Fail 14 Jun 2010 40,514 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 40,514 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 31,623 miles

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

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

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 WKE is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LX55 WKE, 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 WKE registered?

LX55 WKE is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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