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SB55 MGO

2005 Suzuki Swift

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,166 mi
Last recorded85,166 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 MGO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 85,166 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

oil leak at sump

Fail 6 Dec 2014 85,166 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

oil leak at sump

Pass 2 Dec 2013 77,101 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 69,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2011 62,915 miles

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

advise rear wiper blade torn

Fail 2 Dec 2011 62,914 miles

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

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

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

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

advise h/brake ajustment

advise rear wiper blade torn

Fail 26 Nov 2010 51,175 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front lower suspension arms rearmost bushes starting to separate

slight play in front nearside wheel bearing

Pass 26 Nov 2010 51,175 miles

both front lower suspension arms rearmost bushes starting to separate

slight play in front nearside wheel bearing

Pass 27 Nov 2009 41,012 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 29,669 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 29,669 miles

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 MGO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MGO, 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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What year was SB55 MGO registered?

SB55 MGO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 December 2005.

Is SB55 MGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB55 MGO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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