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ST55 MXB

2005 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

94,573 mi
Last recorded94,573 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 MXB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2025 94,573 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe holed and corroded at the bottom wishbone area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength subframe holed and corroded at the mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2024 91,284 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sill repair not to factory standard but not excessively weakened

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 91,256 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 87,410 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 87,408 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 82,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 82,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 79,137 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 79,135 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 76,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 70,377 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 70,374 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 64,844 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 60,243 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 54,384 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 54,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 14 Oct 2013 52,461 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

exhaust bracket on the rear silencer is broken

o/sd/r whell bearing is slightly rough whem rotated

Pass 10 Oct 2012 47,056 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 41,039 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 35,246 miles

slight roughness on n/s and o/s rear bearings

Pass 15 Oct 2009 31,123 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 23,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 23,453 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 MXB is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MXB, 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 MXB registered?

ST55 MXB is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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