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SH55 CDX

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

135,715 mi
Last recorded135,715 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 CDX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 135,715 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 134,123 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 133,304 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 133,303 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 131,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 129,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 126,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 122,665 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 118,815 miles

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

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing on road test

Pass 12 Jul 2016 113,916 miles

Nearside Front washer jet blocked

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2015 103,634 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 93,018 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 84,329 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 84,329 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 75,048 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 66,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 58,646 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 58,646 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 45,502 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 32,058 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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SH55 CDX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SH55 CDX, 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 SH55 CDX registered?

SH55 CDX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is SH55 CDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH55 CDX shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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