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SD55 HPF

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,803 mi
Last recorded77,803 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 HPF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 77,803 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 77,802 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 75,076 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 75,074 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 68,562 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 68,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Oil leak gearbox driveshaft seal ? ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015 61,406 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 57,643 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 56,083 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 56,083 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 55,267 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 55,267 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 4 Jul 2011 46,475 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 35,953 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 28,500 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 20,684 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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SD55 HPF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SD55 HPF, 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 SD55 HPF registered?

SD55 HPF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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