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ND55 XEN

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

92,949 mi
Last recorded92,949 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND55 XEN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 92,949 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Chassis and inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper loose/damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Chassis and inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 92,947 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Chassis and inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bumper loose/damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Chassis and inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 87,238 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHOLE UNDERNEATH OF VEHICLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 87,235 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG LIGHT ON (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHOLE UNDERNEATH OF VEHICLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 86,464 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill/ floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced trailing axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

cover sills fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2020 83,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Also slightly worn & perished ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 83,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Also slightly worn & perished ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 80,974 miles

rear damper body corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Aug 2019 80,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fuel filler pipes corroded

rear damper body corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 60,164 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 60,164 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 59,574 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2016 59,574 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 58,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 May 2015 58,019 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 42,975 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2013 32,484 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 28,250 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 28,250 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 23,450 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 23,448 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 14,173 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 9,792 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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ND55 XEN is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red 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 ND55 XEN, 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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ND55 XEN is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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