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MJ55 ELU

2005 Suzuki Swift

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,440 mi
Last recorded87,440 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 ELU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 87,440 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 85,589 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 79,274 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 79,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 73,864 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 73,660 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 69,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 69,342 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,644 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 62,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 48,592 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 48,590 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2010 34,297 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 1 Oct 2010 34,290 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2009 23,296 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 13,803 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 ELU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ELU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ55 ELU registered?

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

Is MJ55 ELU safe to buy?

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