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MJ55 EKX

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,628 mi
Last recorded145,628 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 EKX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2021 145,628 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 145,197 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear FUEL FILLER NECK CORRODED

Fail 14 Jul 2020 145,197 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FILTER CORRODED (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear FUEL FILLER NECK CORRODED

Pass 27 Mar 2019 128,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 112,456 miles

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 4 Apr 2017 108,221 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 103,863 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 101,081 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 98,802 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 94,171 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 88,763 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 83,692 miles

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

frt suspension arms,rear bushes starting to split...

Pass 3 Sep 2010 66,135 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 46,950 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 38,164 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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MJ55 EKX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MJ55 EKX, 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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MJ55 EKX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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