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MP55 AVC

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,961 mi
Last recorded55,961 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP55 AVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 55,961 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear axel corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2019 53,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 53,711 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 57,177 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 52,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 49,229 miles

rear sections off both inner sills under car very rusty

Fail 8 Jun 2017 49,229 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear sections off both inner sills under car very rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2016 45,731 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2015 43,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 40,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2013 36,816 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 31,380 miles

Unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat

Unable to check o/s/r seat belt due to child seat

Pass 27 Jun 2011 23,566 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 21,266 miles

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

osf tyre down to 2mil

Pass 26 Sep 2009 17,167 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 12,426 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre dawn to 2 mill

o/s/r/ tyre dawn to 2 and a half mill

Pass 25 Sep 2008 12,426 miles

n/s/r tyre dawn to 2 mill

o/s/r/ tyre dawn to 2 and a half mill

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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MP55 AVC is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MP55 AVC, 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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MP55 AVC is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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