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OV55 FFX

2005 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,319 mi
Last recorded108,319 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 FFX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 108,319 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on on dash

front head lamp lenses faded

Fail 6 Feb 2018 108,308 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

engine management light on on dash

front head lamp lenses faded

Pass 3 Feb 2017 87,073 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 69,633 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 58,363 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 58,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 52,884 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 50,659 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 47,450 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre close to limit,o/s and n/s front discs slightly pitted,n/s front steering system slight play,o/s front shock absorber minor leak,n/s rear tyre close to limit

Pass 26 Nov 2010 43,638 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake disc slight corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2009 34,069 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 21,529 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 21,529 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside 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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OV55 FFX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OV55 FFX, 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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OV55 FFX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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