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PK55 MJF

2005 Suzuki Swift

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,893 mi
Last recorded106,893 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 MJF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 106,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 103,583 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 89,908 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 89,908 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 80,459 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 73,476 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 73,476 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 64,791 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 59,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

zero emissions

Fail 26 Oct 2013 59,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

zero emissions

Pass 26 Oct 2012 54,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 49,371 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 49,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 22 Oct 2010 44,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 39,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 39,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 32,723 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 32,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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PK55 MJF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PK55 MJF, 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 MJF registered?

PK55 MJF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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