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SH55 ZBV

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,694 mi
Last recorded54,694 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 ZBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 54,694 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 54,694 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 49,553 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 42,158 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 34,285 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 28,614 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 ZBV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ZBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH55 ZBV registered?

SH55 ZBV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is SH55 ZBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH55 ZBV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH55 ZBV have outstanding finance?

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