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NK55 XFT

2005 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,544 mi
Last recorded117,544 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 XFT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 117,544 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 117,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 113,299 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 113,299 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 106,631 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all remaining (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 106,627 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all remaining (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 94,554 miles

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

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 8 Apr 2014 82,524 miles

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

o/s/r rear brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Apr 2014 82,524 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r rear brake binding slightly

Fail 9 Apr 2013 70,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust bracket u/s exhaust still secure

Pass 9 Apr 2013 70,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust bracket u/s exhaust still secure

Pass 10 Apr 2012 57,573 miles

light scratch on windscreen

Fail 10 Apr 2012 57,573 miles

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

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

both front tyres running off badly on inside edge advise tracking

light scratch on windscreen

Pass 14 Apr 2011 42,616 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 41,450 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 30,549 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 25,674 miles

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

Offside Outer Front 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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NK55 XFT is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NK55 XFT, 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 NK55 XFT registered?

NK55 XFT is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is NK55 XFT safe to buy?

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