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MT55 UTW

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

63,121 mi
Last recorded63,121 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 UTW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 63,121 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2026 63,119 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2026 62,351 miles

Offside Front Strut, top bush or bearing has slight free play.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 62,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Strut, top bush or bearing has slight free play.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 60,815 miles

Offside Front Top strut bush / bearing has slight free play.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both n/s and o/s rear inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 60,780 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Top strut bush / bearing has slight free play.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both n/s and o/s rear inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 59,058 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 59,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm, rear inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both dip beam patterns only just met requirements.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And tyre perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm, rear inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 57,050 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm, rear inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 57,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm, rear inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 54,662 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both n/s and o/s inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 54,662 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lamps. (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both n/s and o/s inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 52,830 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 52,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm, rear inner bush pulling out of arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm, rear inner bush pulling out of arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 51,447 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 51,366 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Seat belt wont pull out or go back in. (7.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 48,907 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 46,450 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 46,436 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush of arm. (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush of arm. (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 41,617 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 41,617 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 37,856 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 37,856 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 36,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear brakes sticking on slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2014 36,664 miles

both rear brakes sticking on slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2013 34,669 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 32,657 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 30,383 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 27,569 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 25,242 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 23,925 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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MT55 UTW is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 MT55 UTW, 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 MT55 UTW registered?

MT55 UTW is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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