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VK55 FPO

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

44,620 mi
Last recorded44,620 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 FPO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 44,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 44,620 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 42,312 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 42,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 41,378 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 40,305 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 38,769 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 38,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 37,363 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 28,285 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 20,457 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 17,296 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 17,296 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 15,594 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 13,490 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 12,408 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 11,680 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 10,269 miles

cut in nsr tyre tread

front tyres perrished

osr tyre perrished

Pass 29 Aug 2012 9,223 miles

handbrake travell high

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

rear seats not presented (seatbelts not checked)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 7,982 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 7,466 miles

rear seat belt not checked

Fail 25 Sep 2009 6,511 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 6,511 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 4,887 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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VK55 FPO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 VK55 FPO, 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 VK55 FPO registered?

VK55 FPO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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