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SO55 BYU

2005 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

80,782 mi
Last recorded80,782 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 BYU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 80,782 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 74,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 69,274 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 59,445 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 59,443 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 48,688 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 45,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush perished

Nearside Front slight damage to outersill

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush perished

Offside Front Nail in tyre screw in tread

Offside Front slight damage to door mirror housing

Pass 13 Nov 2019 36,527 miles

Offside Front suspension arm inner bush perished

Fail 13 Nov 2019 36,527 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front suspension arm inner bush perished

Pass 12 Nov 2018 30,038 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 28,957 miles

Wear ridge in front brake discs but not seriously weakened. Slight seep at offside rear shock absorber.

Pass 16 Nov 2016 27,735 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 26,301 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 24,635 miles

Damage to offside front wing/bumper & nearside rear bumper/arch. Slight wear in front brake discs.

Fail 12 Nov 2014 24,635 miles

Damage to offside front wing/bumper & nearside rear bumper/arch. Slight wear in front brake discs.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 23,919 miles

Slight wear in front brake discs.

Fail 5 Nov 2012 22,804 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight wear in front brake discs. Damage to offside front wing/bumper.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 22,804 miles

Slight wear in front brake discs. Damage to offside front wing/bumper.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 20,798 miles

Slight wear front brake discs. Offside rear tyre wearing close to limit & nail in tread.

Fail 29 Nov 2011 20,798 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight wear front brake discs. Offside rear tyre wearing close to limit & nail in tread.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 17,871 miles

o/s/r tyre at 2.5/3mm. both wipers partly worn.

Fail 28 Oct 2009 14,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 14,678 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 11,356 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 11,356 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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SO55 BYU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO55 BYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO55 BYU registered?

SO55 BYU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is SO55 BYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO55 BYU shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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