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MK55 UET

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,395 mi
Last recorded91,395 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 UET
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 91,395 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 91,395 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 80,086 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 80,083 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 74,116 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 74,112 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 69,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drivers mirror been repaired

front coil springs corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2015 69,549 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drivers mirror been repaired

front coil springs corroded

nearside baring not tested

oil leak present

Pass 11 Feb 2014 58,962 miles

offside door mirror loose

Pass 19 Feb 2013 49,393 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 40,235 miles

offside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 23 Feb 2011 32,280 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 28,606 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 24,238 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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MK55 UET is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MK55 UET, 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 MK55 UET registered?

MK55 UET is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is MK55 UET safe to buy?

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