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SY55 ODV

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,868 mi
Last recorded93,868 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 ODV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 93,868 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 93,866 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake (1.1.15 (e))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 89,171 miles

Little reserve travel on parking brake lever

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 84,994 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 84,994 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 80,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 67,704 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Jun 2014 54,991 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 54,990 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 42,545 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 42,545 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 38,167 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 38,064 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 31,404 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 26,839 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 22,330 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 17,726 miles

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

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

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

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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SY55 ODV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY55 ODV, 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 SY55 ODV registered?

SY55 ODV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is SY55 ODV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY55 ODV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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