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ST55 MWZ

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

81,975 mi
Last recorded81,975 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 MWZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 81,975 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from drivers view prior to start of test.

Malfunction Indictor Light (MIL) staying on.

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing inspection of adult seat belt.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly on its inner edge.

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 81,975 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle pipe hanger mounting brackets broken. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint ball joint loose in suspension arm. (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15) ( inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from drivers view prior to start of test.

Malfunction Indictor Light (MIL) staying on.

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing inspection of adult seat belt.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly on its inner edge.

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 77,299 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 77,299 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EML indicates fault

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 72,372 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

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

Offside 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)

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

engine management light on

Pass 9 Oct 2013 72,372 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

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

Offside 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)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Sep 2012 66,252 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 66,252 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 60,969 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 60,966 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front discs excessivley corroded inner and outer faces

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 53,873 miles

both front and rea wiper blades torn.

front and rear no. plates distorted slightly.

Fail 25 Sep 2010 53,861 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front and rea wiper blades torn.

front and rear no. plates distorted slightly.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 48,374 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 41,816 miles

nearside inner cv boot has grease leaking

Fail 28 Nov 2008 41,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside inner cv boot has grease leaking

Pass 7 Nov 2008 41,804 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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ST55 MWZ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ST55 MWZ, 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 ST55 MWZ registered?

ST55 MWZ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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