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MJ55 ELV

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,228 mi
Last recorded81,228 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 81,228 miles

body damage no sharp edges

underside surface corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2017 70,895 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 60,231 miles

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)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 60,231 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 57,442 miles

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)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 57,442 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 53,644 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 53,644 miles

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)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 53,643 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 49,920 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,882 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 40,314 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 33,446 miles

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)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 33,443 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,899 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 23,510 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 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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What year was MJ55 ELV registered?

MJ55 ELV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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