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PJ55 HBF

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,917 mi
Last recorded162,917 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 HBF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 162,917 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 162,917 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 156,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 156,526 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 150,846 miles

Nearside Front Antiroll bar link worn

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort low

Pass 3 Jan 2019 146,426 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside front antiroll bar link worn

Slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 21 Dec 2017 141,207 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front number plate damaged

Nearside front antiroll bar link worn

Fail 21 Dec 2017 141,207 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside front antiroll bar link worn

Pass 5 Jan 2017 137,884 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside front anti roll bar link worn

Fail 5 Jan 2017 137,884 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside front anti roll bar link worn

Pass 5 Jan 2016 133,886 miles

Front tyres worn on edge

Pass 10 Jan 2015 130,274 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 10 Jan 2015 130,274 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2013 117,825 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 100,635 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 100,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 81,380 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 81,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 60,499 miles

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

front arm bushes starting to crack

Pass 28 Nov 2009 49,855 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 40,287 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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PJ55 HBF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ55 HBF, 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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PJ55 HBF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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