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SA55 ZRZ

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

79,556 mi
Last recorded79,556 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 ZRZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 79,556 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 73,214 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 70,829 miles

Rear under seald

Fail 27 Oct 2022 70,825 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipe filler neck leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axel

Nearside Rear Upper corroded fuel pipe

Fail 29 Sep 2022 70,804 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Advise Fuel Filler Neck Heavily Corroded Possibly Leaking

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 60,744 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 60,742 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre bolt inner tread ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 52,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R 15, Also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R 15, Also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 52,593 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R 15, Also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R 15, Also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 47,646 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 47,643 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 43,934 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 43,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 43,131 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 41,752 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 41,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 39,151 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 37,899 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 37,899 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 35,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 35,614 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 33,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2011 31,319 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 29,084 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 26,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,489 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,800 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZRZ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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