CarVerify

Free Car Check

MK55 UFX

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

104,118 mi
Last recorded104,118 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 UFX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 104,118 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar fowling arm when jacked up

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 104,113 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front anti roll bar fowling arm when jacked up

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 96,618 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 96,587 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2019 96,510 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 96,510 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 89,553 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 89,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2017 79,676 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 79,676 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 78,083 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 78,083 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 65,432 miles

slight play front top mounts

Fail 27 Nov 2014 65,430 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

slight play front top mounts

Pass 19 Nov 2013 61,589 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 55,306 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 55,306 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 45,803 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 25 Nov 2011 45,803 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Nov 2010 35,508 miles

both front discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Mar 2010 23,834 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 19,795 miles

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

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

slight travel on hand brake pass and advise

Pass 3 Sep 2008 11,888 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
Full Suzuki Swift reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MK55 UFX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 MK55 UFX, 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

How do I check the history of MK55 UFX?

You can check the full history of MK55 UFX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MK55 UFX registered?

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

Is MK55 UFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK55 UFX shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MK55 UFX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MK55 UFX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.