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SM55 CZE

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

115,433 mi
Last recorded115,433 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 CZE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 115,433 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both and need renewing soon (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 109,648 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension top mount has some play

Fail 18 Mar 2025 109,648 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Replace bulb (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension top mount has some play

Pass 21 Mar 2024 104,552 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 104,550 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 101,037 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 101,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Have secured pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Mar 2022 97,744 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 93,004 miles

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Mar 2020 91,040 miles

Hand brake hi could do with adjust ment ??

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Has about .5 " missing but still seat well (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 86,142 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel hose corroded Fuel filler neck corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 86,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame holed throw out (front arms) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame holed throw out (front arms) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front sub frame holed (steering rack mountings) (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel hose corroded Fuel filler neck corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 85,427 miles

Clutch heavy

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filler neck corroded

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

Subframe corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2018 85,426 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Clutch heavy

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filler neck corroded

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Subframe corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 83,659 miles

EML on

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 83,659 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

EML on

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 77,832 miles

EML on

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Nov 2016 77,832 miles

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

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

EML on

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2015 71,126 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 71,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 65,300 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear wheel slightly stiff when rotated

Pass 24 Oct 2013 59,545 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 53,347 miles

slight play in offside front inner wheel to steering rack

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside rear shock absorber slightly damp

strong adevise both front wishbone rear bushes unbonded

Fail 3 Nov 2012 53,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside rear shock absorber slightly damp

slight play in offside front inner wheel to steering rack

strong adevise both front wishbone rear bushes unbonded

Pass 3 Nov 2011 45,959 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 43,444 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 43,444 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 39,609 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 36,324 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 36,217 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SM55 CZE is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 SM55 CZE, 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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SM55 CZE is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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