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NJ55 XBD

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,087 mi
Last recorded128,087 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 XBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 128,087 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 115,179 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 115,179 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 108,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

items hanging on interior mirror but not obstructing view

Fail 10 Feb 2018 108,133 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

items hanging on interior mirror but not obstructing view

Pass 17 Feb 2017 99,096 miles

Engine light on.

Fail 17 Feb 2017 99,096 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine light on.

Pass 11 Feb 2016 89,356 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 89,356 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 82,991 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 76,969 miles

Rear brake pipe starting to corrode.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 62,713 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 49,645 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 34,203 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 34,013 miles

both front coil springs corroded

rear wiperblade split

Fail 26 Oct 2010 34,013 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front coil springs corroded

rear wiperblade split

Pass 28 Oct 2009 28,810 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 22,195 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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NJ55 XBD is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NJ55 XBD, 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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NJ55 XBD is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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