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MK55 UEW

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,819 mi
Last recorded46,819 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 46,819 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 44,137 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 40,660 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 36,627 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken on tail pipe but system still secure

Pass 7 Oct 2013 31,683 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket snapped but still supported

Fail 7 Oct 2013 31,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket snapped but still supported

Pass 3 Oct 2012 27,803 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2011 23,218 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 19,612 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 14,944 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 9,950 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 UEW is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 UEW, 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 UEW registered?

MK55 UEW is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is MK55 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK55 UEW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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