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SH55 MZY

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

52,065 mi
Last recorded52,065 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 MZY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 52,065 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both wipers starting too smear.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60r15 also starting too crack. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 May 2019 51,963 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both wipers starting too smear.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60r15 also starting too crack. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 45,210 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 45,210 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 40,641 miles

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Apr 2017 40,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn smooth at outer tread (raised) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2016 38,062 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 38,062 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 34,851 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 34,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2014 31,079 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 31,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 27,209 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 27,209 miles
Fail 27 May 2013 27,106 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 25,521 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 23,222 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 23,184 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2010 19,648 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 15,718 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Oct 2008 11,518 miles

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

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

it was noted at time of test all four tyres on car have spilts/cracks on the tread area

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 MZY is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 MZY, 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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SH55 MZY is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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