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SM55 DKK

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,525 mi
Last recorded119,525 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 DKK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2019 119,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2018 108,025 miles

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

Offside handbrake effort low (75kg) ++ borderline pass++

fuel filler neck stained and possibly leaking *dry at time of test*

Fail 10 Jul 2018 107,871 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mounting corroded/ broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside handbrake effort low (75kg) ++ borderline pass++

fuel filler neck stained and possibly leaking *dry at time of test*

Pass 13 Jul 2017 98,568 miles

various brake pipes and brake hose ferrules have been undersealed making it difficult to assess

Fail 30 Jun 2017 98,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear at rear brake hose. marked in yellow chalk. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at bulkhead and at brake hose. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 95,764 miles

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

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 17 Oct 2015 88,948 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 80,815 miles

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

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

rear number plate slightly insecure

Fail 1 Oct 2014 80,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear number plate slightly insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2013 72,274 miles

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

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

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

nearside front wiper slightly torn

Fail 24 Sep 2013 72,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front wiper slightly torn

Pass 24 Sep 2012 63,199 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 63,199 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 57,036 miles

front discs slightly pitted

Fail 26 Oct 2011 57,036 miles

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

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 21 Sep 2010 56,610 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 47,498 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 29,589 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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SM55 DKK is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DKK, 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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What year was SM55 DKK registered?

SM55 DKK is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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