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NG55 DFF

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,548 mi
Last recorded64,548 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 DFF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 64,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to inner sills and chassis at rear

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2018 64,534 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to inner sills and chassis at rear

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2017 61,690 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

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

engine management light is on

underside of vehicle is rusty

Fail 19 Apr 2017 61,646 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

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

engine management light is on

underside of vehicle is rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2016 57,842 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 57,842 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 53,749 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 53,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 53,701 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 51,021 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 47,614 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 46,522 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 39,957 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 30,522 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 22,989 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 16,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 16,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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NG55 DFF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NG55 DFF, 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

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What year was NG55 DFF registered?

NG55 DFF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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