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NJ55 XBE

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,320 mi
Last recorded77,320 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 XBE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 77,320 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2018 65,600 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 65,600 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 61,625 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Rear tyre different size to others

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 57,577 miles

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

corrosion to various suspension and chassis components

Fail 27 Jan 2016 57,555 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion to various suspension and chassis components

Pass 5 Feb 2015 53,261 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs detioriated

underside corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2015 53,260 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs detioriated

underside corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2013 47,205 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 43,778 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 39,081 miles

both front brake discs badly corroded inner edge

both front wishbone bushes splitting away from the sleave

Fail 11 Aug 2011 39,080 miles

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

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

both front brake discs badly corroded inner edge

both front wishbone bushes splitting away from the sleave

Pass 3 Aug 2010 34,384 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 31,468 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 25,513 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 XBE is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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