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SA55 DOH

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

112,020 mi
Last recorded112,020 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 DOH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 112,020 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bothside front should replace. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded bothside front badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside front lens should be cleaned (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside rear inner sill/s and floor panels. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front upper bush/ bearing rough. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated should replace. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder badly cracking in places. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 110,357 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 110,355 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 110,346 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 103,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 97,599 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 94,811 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 92,122 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 89,017 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both front dampers corroded

handbrake has little reserve travel

oil leak on nearside of gearbox possible driveshaft seal

underside of vehicle is corroding

Pass 17 Oct 2017 83,258 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 83,254 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear exh hanger insecure (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 79,273 miles

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Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front back plates corrosion

play n/s/f top mount

Pass 13 Nov 2015 75,085 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 75,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering feels slightly tight when turning to the offside

Pass 13 Feb 2015 73,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Feb 2015 73,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Feb 2014 70,343 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 70,343 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

mil light on

Pass 4 Sep 2012 62,780 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 62,780 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 56,212 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 56,212 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2010 46,399 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 46,399 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 31,078 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 14,990 miles

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

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

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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SA55 DOH is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SA55 DOH, 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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SA55 DOH is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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