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VU55 HBK

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

118,812 mi
Last recorded118,812 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 HBK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 May 2025 118,812 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 109,955 miles

aux belt noisy

back box corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2023 109,469 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

front lower suspension arms corroded

front subframe corroded

rear suspension bump stops worn

Fail 21 Sep 2023 109,469 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

front lower suspension arms corroded

front subframe corroded

rear suspension bump stops worn

Pass 8 Aug 2022 108,682 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

power steering poor

rear bump stops insecure

Fail 8 Aug 2022 108,682 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

power steering poor

rear bump stops insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2021 108,072 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

power steering poor

rear bump stops insecure

underside corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2021 108,072 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

power steering poor

rear bump stops insecure

underside corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2020 105,827 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 95,295 miles

Front SHOCK ABSORBERS SLIGHTLY CORRODED X2

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

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 95,270 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front SHOCK ABSORBERS SLIGHTLY CORRODED X2

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

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 77,217 miles

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

Rear beam axle slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 73,863 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 69,636 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 9 Sep 2015 65,792 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 65,786 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 59,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 59,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 52,313 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 43,909 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 13 Oct 2011 34,081 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 34,081 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 24,297 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 17,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 8,389 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 HBK is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HBK, 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 HBK registered?

VU55 HBK is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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