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MJ55 ELO

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

88,179 mi
Last recorded88,179 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 ELO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 88,179 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 88,175 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 82,616 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 82,616 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 76,190 miles

Both front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded

Both front wishbone rear bushes worn

Fail 22 Sep 2018 76,185 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded

Both front wishbone rear bushes worn

Pass 23 Sep 2017 68,651 miles

front discs (lip), pads wearing low

Pass 27 Sep 2016 62,621 miles

front pads getting low

rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Sep 2016 62,620 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened rear bush (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened rear bush (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front pads getting low

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Sep 2015 58,183 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 53,014 miles

oil level low, front link bars have slight play, front brake discs lip

Fail 22 Sep 2014 53,014 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil level low, front link bars have slight play, front brake discs lip

Pass 21 Sep 2013 47,606 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 41,521 miles

parking brake lever travel getting high,engine oil looks dirty,both front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 19 Sep 2011 35,758 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Sep 2010 29,744 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 29,744 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 23,234 miles

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

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

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

very little reserve travel on the parking brake

Pass 25 Sep 2009 23,234 miles

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

very little reserve travel on the parking brake

Pass 30 Sep 2008 17,549 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 17,540 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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 ELO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MJ55 ELO, 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 MJ55 ELO registered?

MJ55 ELO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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