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SA55 PDX

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,800 mi
Last recorded141,800 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 PDX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 141,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 135,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

suspension and brake components corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2020 135,380 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative fog (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocker piston rods badly corroded at top ns and os (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil level low....coolant level low

unable to test os rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jul 2019 126,956 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 120,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 117,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre cracking along tread

Pass 21 Jul 2016 111,055 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 101,119 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 101,119 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 85,078 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 76,909 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 76,909 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 66,990 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 53,224 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 46,336 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,190 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread depth

Pass 10 Sep 2008 29,221 miles

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

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 PDX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SA55 PDX, 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 PDX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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