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SH55 CWX

2005 Suzuki Swift

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,746 mi
Last recorded79,746 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 CWX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 79,746 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 79,746 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 67,544 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear over petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front air bag warning light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 67,527 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear over petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front air bag warning light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 55,297 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

air bag warning light on

both rear drums partially seized

Fail 9 Dec 2014 55,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

air bag warning light on

both rear drums partially seized

Pass 12 Dec 2013 48,914 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 48,914 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 44,527 miles

both rear axle brake pipes have surface corrosion.

n/s/f /rear wish bone bush starting to debond

slight play in o/s/f strut top mount

Pass 22 Nov 2011 39,728 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 39,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 35,867 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 30,289 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 24,328 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 CWX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SH55 CWX, 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 CWX registered?

SH55 CWX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is SH55 CWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH55 CWX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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