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PK55 KXV

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,925 mi
Last recorded96,925 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 KXV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 96,925 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 96,925 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 96,892 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

acc damage o/s/f

under body subframes various stages corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2018 83,215 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 83,215 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 78,539 miles

coil springs rusty

underside of car rusty

wipers poor

Pass 12 Aug 2015 78,251 miles

front bumper damage

front discs poor

slight oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 11 Jan 2014 75,738 miles

oil leak

tyres poor

underside rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2012 64,233 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,732 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 47,598 miles

Front bumper/lower spoiler loose at bottom edge

Light corrosion to front brake discs, inner surfaces

Starter motor quite noisy

Pass 12 Oct 2009 34,960 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 24,811 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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PK55 KXV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc 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 PK55 KXV, 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 PK55 KXV registered?

PK55 KXV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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