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SJ55 AKZ

2005 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,080 mi
Last recorded97,080 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 AKZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 97,080 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

front brake discs and brake pads worn

Fail 27 May 2021 97,080 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front brake discs and brake pads worn

Pass 2 Jul 2020 92,812 miles

both front tyres close to limits

Fail 1 Jul 2020 92,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres close to limits

Pass 30 Apr 2019 89,950 miles

fuel filler pipe and vent at rear severely corroded requires attention in very near future.

Fail 30 Apr 2019 89,948 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel filler pipe and vent at rear severely corroded requires attention in very near future.

Pass 30 May 2018 86,370 miles

Front discs pitted

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slight corrosion

Fail 29 May 2018 86,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front discs pitted

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2016 80,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2016 80,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished 185/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2015 75,496 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 67,367 miles

unable to carry out full inspection of brake pipes due to thick coating of copperslip

Pass 16 Apr 2013 57,942 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 51,232 miles

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

nearside front wiper split

offsde rear brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Apr 2012 51,232 miles

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

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

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

nearside front wiper split

offsde rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 May 2011 44,059 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 36,326 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 36,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 31 Aug 2009 23,130 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 27 Aug 2008 17,849 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2008 17,849 miles

Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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SJ55 AKZ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in White 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 SJ55 AKZ, 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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SJ55 AKZ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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