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PK55 MKG

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,470 mi
Last recorded87,470 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 MKG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 87,470 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 87,470 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 81,320 miles

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

Front cv boots cracking and slight leak

Front shock absorbers slight play

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel filler neck heavily corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 2 May 2019 81,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front cv boots cracking and slight leak

Front shock absorbers slight play

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel filler neck heavily corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 18 Dec 2017 73,938 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 73,938 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 72,794 miles

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

slight bind @ rear brakes

Pass 27 Jul 2016 70,449 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 66,550 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 66,550 miles

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

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 Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 64,034 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 55,887 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 47,133 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 47,092 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 36,654 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 28,807 miles

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

n/s/f wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2008 19,747 miles

o/s/f fog lamp glass broken

small crack to front No plate

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 MKG is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MKG, 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 MKG registered?

PK55 MKG is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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