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SH55 MZX

2005 Suzuki Swift

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,508 mi
Last recorded104,508 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 MZX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 104,508 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 102,956 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 95,638 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jun 2018 95,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2017 83,625 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 83,624 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 79,579 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 79,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 75,225 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 75,225 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 71,500 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 71,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 68,707 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 68,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

advise front brake pads

Pass 4 Jul 2012 61,186 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 61,185 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 56,648 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 56,648 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 56,066 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 46,034 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 42,758 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 MZX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MZX, 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 MZX registered?

SH55 MZX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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