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VU55 HBC

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,520 mi
Last recorded65,520 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 HBC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 65,520 miles

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

Handbrake lever near end of travel

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Underside of car corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 62,160 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 62,160 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 58,975 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 58,975 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2022 56,986 miles

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

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

handbrake close to maximum travel

Fail 31 Aug 2022 56,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

handbrake close to maximum travel

Pass 13 Sep 2021 53,983 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 53,966 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel low (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 52,711 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 51,248 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 51,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 49,216 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 45,907 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 45,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at one rear cross axle brake pipe marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 42,885 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav+holder ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 39,020 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 35,351 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 35,351 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 32,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 29,390 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 23,685 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 23,685 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 19,102 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 14,185 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust hanger bracket deteriorating

Pass 11 Sep 2008 10,106 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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VU55 HBC is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VU55 HBC, 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 VU55 HBC registered?

VU55 HBC is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is VU55 HBC safe to buy?

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