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SO55 KPG

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

99,481 mi
Last recorded99,481 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 KPG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2019 99,481 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating pedal creaps (1.1.10 (b) (i))

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

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively abs unit area brake fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2018 92,866 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 92,865 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 86,119 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 86,118 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 65,649 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

offside rear tyre slight perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2015 65,649 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

offside rear tyre slight perishing

Pass 30 May 2014 56,565 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 56,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 50,620 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)

wipers deteriated

Fail 15 Jun 2012 44,488 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on limit of 1.6mm on outer edge

Offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 15 Jun 2012 44,488 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on limit of 1.6mm on outer edge

Offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 16 Jun 2011 39,036 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 39,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f wiper blade smears

Pass 11 Jun 2010 30,857 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 25,476 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 25,476 miles

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

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 KPG is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SO55 KPG, 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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SO55 KPG is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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