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MF55 VLY

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,093 mi
Last recorded103,093 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 VLY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 103,093 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 103,093 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 94,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 87,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and neatside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 87,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes on rear arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

trailing arm rear bushes cracking

Pass 17 Nov 2021 81,251 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 75,501 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside close to limit (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

some wear in rear axle bushes offside and nearside

Fail 23 Nov 2020 75,218 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside close to limit (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

some wear in rear axle bushes offside and nearside

Pass 17 Jun 2019 68,577 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Jun 2019 68,560 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt not functioning as intended REAR OFFSIDE (7.1.2 (c))

Service brake excessively binding REAR OFFSIDE (1.2.1 (f))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Jun 2018 62,746 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 57,347 miles

Front os nsf sub arm back bush stating to lifd

Pass 4 Jun 2016 52,081 miles

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

child seat fitted,not allowing full inspection of rear belt

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Mar 2015 45,040 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2014 35,167 miles

back exhaust mounting broken.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 18,473 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking/split

o/s rear tyre cracking/split

Fail 1 Mar 2013 18,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear tyre cracking/split

o/s rear tyre cracking/split

Pass 22 Feb 2012 53,145 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 11,820 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 6,352 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 4,460 miles

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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MF55 VLY is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MF55 VLY, 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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MF55 VLY is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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