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OV55 FGA

2005 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,368 mi
Last recorded85,368 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 FGA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 85,368 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 85,360 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front A Rear mounts loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2017 81,314 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 76,977 miles

Front tyres cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 76,974 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front tyres cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2015 73,194 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 70,437 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 67,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 58,106 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 49,336 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 49,336 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 39,973 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 31,588 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 31,588 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 22,952 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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OV55 FGA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black 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 OV55 FGA, 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 OV55 FGA registered?

OV55 FGA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is OV55 FGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 FGA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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