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PX55 AXW

2005 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,910 mi
Last recorded71,910 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 AXW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 71,910 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 71,910 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 65,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 61,677 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 61,676 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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2017 55,845 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 52,699 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 50,347 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 50,347 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 47,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 46,827 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 46,827 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 37,973 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 37,159 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 37,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 31,771 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 27,234 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 24,025 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 20,933 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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PX55 AXW is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 PX55 AXW, 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 PX55 AXW registered?

PX55 AXW is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is PX55 AXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX55 AXW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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