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VK55 HVD

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,896 mi
Last recorded87,896 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 HVD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 87,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 77,016 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 69,728 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 69,728 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 57,404 miles

Both front suspension strut top mounting bushes (especially N/S/F) have play.

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear reg plate backing deteriorated.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 42,846 miles

Both front & O/S/R tyres have 2mm min tread left.

N/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated.

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F outer seat belt frayed slightly.

Rear reg plate backing slightly deteriorated.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 34,634 miles

O/S/F inner brake disc slightly corroded.

Rear reg plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 29,777 miles

O/S/F inner washer jet weak.

Rear reg plate backing deteriorated.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 23,485 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 HVD is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 HVD, 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 HVD registered?

VK55 HVD is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is VK55 HVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK55 HVD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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