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VN55 WOU

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

136,717 mi
Last recorded136,717 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 136,717 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and os rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2024 133,595 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 131,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and os sill sill covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 129,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os rear sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2021 127,860 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ns and os rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 125,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 119,489 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2018 110,950 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 104,292 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 104,292 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 98,548 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 92,969 miles

advise handbrake adjustment

Pass 6 Aug 2014 88,059 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 88,058 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 84,292 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 80,521 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 71,680 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)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 71,676 miles

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

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

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 18 Nov 2010 62,474 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 50,620 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 39,058 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 39,057 miles

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

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

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 WOU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN55 WOU registered?

VN55 WOU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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