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SP55 XZS

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,312 mi
Last recorded122,312 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 XZS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 122,312 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 120,567 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 95,996 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 86,591 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 86,591 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 77,709 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of oil

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

both front struts corroded

both rear tyre treads slightly perished

Fail 3 Oct 2017 77,675 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of oil

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

both front struts corroded

both rear tyre treads slightly perished

Pass 2 Sep 2016 70,500 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front exhaust brackets broken

both front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 2 Sep 2016 70,500 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front exhaust brackets broken

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2015 65,233 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play in steering offside

Fail 7 Sep 2015 65,233 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering offside

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 59,520 miles

Front exhaust mounting brackets are starting to corrode.

Pass 17 Aug 2013 51,744 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 43,843 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside rear wheel bearing on way out

Fail 8 Sep 2012 43,829 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Heatshield on exhaust front pipe is insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Offside rear wheel bearing on way out

Pass 9 Sep 2011 39,149 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 39,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front brake discs grooved and worn .pads low .

Pass 8 Sep 2010 34,118 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 25,956 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 25,956 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,763 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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SP55 XZS is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SP55 XZS, 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 XZS registered?

SP55 XZS is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is SP55 XZS safe to buy?

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