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SM55 SVY

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,746 mi
Last recorded101,746 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 SVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 101,746 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 101,746 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 97,556 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 97,556 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 95,778 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 95,778 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 83,995 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 83,993 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 80,300 miles

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Both rear tyres just starting to crack

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 80,280 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Both rear tyres just starting to crack

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 72,827 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 63,366 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 63,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both front brake disc's badly corroded on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2012 55,707 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 45,399 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 38,270 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 32,379 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 25,666 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 SVY is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SVY, 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 SVY registered?

SM55 SVY is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 November 2005.

Is SM55 SVY safe to buy?

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