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PE55 OJV

2005 Suzuki Swift

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,114 mi
Last recorded130,114 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 OJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 130,114 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slight lift and movement in upper attachment (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 115,438 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 115,387 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 102,302 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 98,048 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 96,927 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 96,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 94,061 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 94,061 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 89,355 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 84,213 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front on inner sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 78,349 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Mar 2015 78,349 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2014 73,036 miles

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

the offside rear brake is grabbing slightly

Pass 7 Feb 2013 66,358 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 58,949 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Feb 2011 49,835 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 49,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 47,297 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 42,810 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,515 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly distorted

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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PE55 OJV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PE55 OJV, 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 PE55 OJV registered?

PE55 OJV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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