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SB55 HDD

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,401 mi
Last recorded101,401 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 HDD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 101,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 101,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 95,989 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 76,721 miles

o/s/f headlamp loose

n.s.f tyre on limit

o/s/f ball joint has play to limit

Pass 16 Jan 2014 67,747 miles

osf lower arm rear most bush bonding poor, no freeplay

Fail 16 Jan 2014 67,747 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

osf lower arm rear most bush bonding poor, no freeplay

Fail 10 Jan 2014 67,701 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 61,427 miles

o/s/f lower arm rear most bush bonding poor condition

Fail 12 Jan 2013 61,427 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

o/s/f lower arm rear most bush bonding poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2012 56,275 miles

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

slight front brake inbalance

Fail 17 Jan 2012 56,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs are corroaded

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 17 Jan 2011 48,704 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 42,684 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 32,896 miles

both rear tyres worn heavily on outer edges also perishing in tread area

Fail 22 Nov 2008 32,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both rear tyres worn heavily on outer edges also perishing in tread area

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 HDD is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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