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MP55 CHG

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,197 mi
Last recorded55,197 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 55,197 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 45,571 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF AND OSF REAR ARM BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 45,571 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF AND OSF REAR ARM BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 41,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 34,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 26,505 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

Fail 11 Feb 2014 26,505 miles

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

Offside Front 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/lipped

Pass 13 Oct 2012 16,567 miles

both front and offside rear tyres worn below 3 mm

Fail 13 Oct 2012 16,567 miles

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

both front and offside rear tyres worn below 3 mm

Pass 29 Sep 2011 7,395 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 7,015 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 7,015 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 6,363 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 5,651 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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MP55 CHG is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey 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 MP55 CHG, 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 CHG is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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