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NV55 XVA

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,217 mi
Last recorded102,217 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 XVA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 102,217 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 102,158 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nsf foglight not working

surface corrosion on osr brake pipe

Pass 10 Aug 2018 87,685 miles

o/s no. plate light not working

osf suspension arm inner bush separating

Fail 7 Aug 2018 87,666 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s h/brake weak

o/s no. plate light not working

osf suspension arm inner bush separating

Pass 15 Aug 2017 83,459 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 83,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 78,681 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 78,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 69,923 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 69,850 miles

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

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 23 Jul 2014 60,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

petrol flap hard to open

Fail 23 Jul 2014 60,043 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

petrol flap hard to open

Pass 22 Jul 2013 55,384 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded/broken

Pass 31 Jul 2012 52,359 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 48,214 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 48,161 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 42,280 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2009 38,394 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 38,394 miles

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

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

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)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Nov 2008 30,888 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 30,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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NV55 XVA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NV55 XVA, 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 NV55 XVA registered?

NV55 XVA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 October 2005.

Is NV55 XVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV55 XVA shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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