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VN55 VRV

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,342 mi
Last recorded61,342 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 VRV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 61,342 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 58,319 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 55,695 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion in places on under-body heavy in places and on components

Pass 14 Sep 2022 52,103 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 52,074 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake fluid level below max

Pass 7 Sep 2021 49,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 47,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 46,304 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 43,605 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 40,324 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 37,444 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 37,184 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 34,030 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 30,358 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 27,033 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 27,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 23,988 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 21,129 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 16,432 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 12,045 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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VN55 VRV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VN55 VRV, 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 VN55 VRV registered?

VN55 VRV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 October 2005.

Is VN55 VRV safe to buy?

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