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SB55 FMC

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,624 mi
Last recorded81,624 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 FMC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 81,624 miles

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

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 9 Feb 2018 81,624 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 75,742 miles

hand brake on limit of travel

Pass 26 Jan 2016 69,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 68,803 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 60,112 miles

nearside front link arm bushes perishing

nearside front top suspension bush slight play

nearside outer cv boot perishing

offside front outer sill damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2013 52,148 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 52,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 34,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 18,065 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 14,560 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 9,232 miles

advise front and rear tyres are slightly perished along the treads.(185/60x15)

advise offside front lower suspension wishbone rear bush is starting to split,still ok for mot as it has not collapsed.

Fail 11 Nov 2008 9,232 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

advise front and rear tyres are slightly perished along the treads.(185/60x15)

advise offside front lower suspension wishbone rear bush is starting to split,still ok for mot as it has not collapsed.

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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SB55 FMC is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SB55 FMC, 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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SB55 FMC is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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