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NG55 ORL

2005 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,650 mi
Last recorded111,650 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 ORL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 111,650 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 111,601 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 105,513 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 Apr 2019 105,513 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 101,827 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

engine management light on

Fail 13 Nov 2017 101,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 Nov 2016 96,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management light on

items obscuring driver view removed

Pass 16 Nov 2015 90,169 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 82,881 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)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 80,330 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 80,330 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 73,896 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 73,896 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 16 Nov 2011 68,507 miles

Both front discs slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 68,507 miles

Both front discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2010 57,386 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2009 46,404 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 34,069 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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NG55 ORL is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NG55 ORL, 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 NG55 ORL registered?

NG55 ORL is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is NG55 ORL safe to buy?

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