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SK55 NFG

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

92,941 mi
Last recorded92,941 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 NFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 92,941 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 92,940 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 87,904 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck corroded and damp not leaking at time of test . ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

slight play in o/s/f strut top mounting

under side of vehicle corroded slightly and suspension components corroded

Fail 17 May 2019 87,904 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened excessively holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not fully checked (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck corroded and damp not leaking at time of test . ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

hand brake lever little reserve travel

slight play in o/s/f strut top mounting

under side of vehicle corroded slightly and suspension components corroded

Pass 7 May 2018 83,205 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 May 2018 83,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding bearing not fully checked (3.7.B.1)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2017 76,715 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 May 2017 76,713 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear on limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2016 69,900 miles

OSF Seat slightly worn runners, has a slight bit movement

OSF Spring corroded

OSF Strut top mount has slight play

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 May 2016 69,900 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front @ ends (3.6.B.2c)

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

OSF Seat slightly worn runners, has a slight bit movement

OSF Spring corroded

OSF Strut top mount has slight play

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 62,277 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 19 May 2015 62,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 19 May 2014 53,270 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre on tread markers.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 19 May 2014 53,270 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre on tread markers.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 44,501 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wiper torn

Fail 15 May 2013 44,501 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear wiper torn

Slight damage to rear bumper still secure with no sharpe edges

Pass 11 May 2012 35,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2012 35,331 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 29,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 21,773 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 21,202 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 17,482 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 14,548 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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SK55 NFG is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SK55 NFG, 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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SK55 NFG is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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