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SB55 XPF

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,020 mi
Last recorded74,020 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 XPF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 74,020 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

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

Under-chassis, Brakes, Suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2017 69,034 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 65,625 miles

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Oil filter corroded and slight oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 65,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel filler pipe corroded

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

Oil filter corroded and slight oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 58,032 miles

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 57,987 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 52,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

Pass 8 Jan 2014 43,390 miles

front disc pitted

Pass 8 Jan 2013 30,830 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 30,830 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 24,562 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 20,525 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 14,687 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 10,583 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 10,561 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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 XPF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XPF, 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 XPF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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