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VN55 WBG

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,414 mi
Last recorded116,414 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 WBG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 116,414 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 99,819 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 87,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 76,531 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 69,308 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 64,610 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 61,331 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 61,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 57,613 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 53,549 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 53,545 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 50,897 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 44,920 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside front tyre close to legal limit 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 36,741 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 36,741 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 27,745 miles

nsr tyre just started to go out of shape

Fail 4 Nov 2008 27,745 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

nsr tyre just started to go out of shape

Fail 3 Nov 2008 27,738 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 WBG is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VN55 WBG, 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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VN55 WBG is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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