MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,228 miAbove average mileage for this year
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body damage no sharp edges
underside surface corrosion
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel slight grab
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel slight grab
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing rear wishbone bush (2.5.B.3a)
Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing rear wishbone bush (2.5.B.3a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
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MJ55 ELV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 ELV, 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 ELV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 September 2005.
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