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SP55 UAW

2005 Suzuki Swift

Yellow Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,013 mi
Last recorded135,013 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 UAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 135,013 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 1 Sep 2016 135,013 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 122,061 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 107,180 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 107,180 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2013 93,420 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 76,981 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 76,981 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 66,394 miles

handbrake travel

o/s wiper blade

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 4 Aug 2010 56,204 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 56,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 43,911 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear exhaust hanger

Pass 28 Aug 2008 33,205 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2008 33,101 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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SP55 UAW is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Yellow with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SP55 UAW, 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 SP55 UAW registered?

SP55 UAW is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SP55 UAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 UAW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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