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PK55 NVM

2005 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,674 mi
Last recorded134,674 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 NVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 134,674 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 May 2018 134,674 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 128,545 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 128,543 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 124,893 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 124,891 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Fail 4 May 2016 124,818 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Wheel bolt(s) missing n/s/r (4.2.A.1e)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 105,860 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 105,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 83,958 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 64,491 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 64,491 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 May 2012 48,423 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 May 2012 48,416 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 May 2011 38,435 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2011 38,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 32,090 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2010 31,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 25,925 miles

o/s/r shocker slight sepeage

Fail 13 May 2009 25,925 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r shocker slight sepeage

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 NVM is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NVM, 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 NVM registered?

PK55 NVM is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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