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WF55 LBO

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

136,544 mi
Last recorded136,544 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 LBO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 136,544 miles

All the metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Both rear tyres worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

O/s/f upper anti roll bar link arm gaiter deteriorated

Plastic headlamp lenses in a poor condition

Rear suspension bushes worn/perished

Slight play in the n/s/r wheel bearing

Various light body and bumper damage

Various stone chips and light damage to the windscreen

Various underbody and suspension corrosion

Washer bottle top missing

Fail 13 Apr 2026 136,544 miles

All the metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Both rear tyres worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

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

O/s/f upper anti roll bar link arm gaiter deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic headlamp lenses in a poor condition

Rear suspension bushes worn/perished

Slight play in the n/s/r wheel bearing

Various light body and bumper damage

Various stone chips and light damage to the windscreen

Various underbody and suspension corrosion

Washer bottle top missing

Pass 24 Apr 2025 131,548 miles

All the metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Front tyres and the n/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

O/s outer cv gaiter perished, but not leaking

O/s/f upper anti roll bar link arm gaiter deteriorated

One of two metal mounting brackets broken away from the rear silencer

Plastic headlamp lenses in a poor condition

Rear suspension bushes worn/perished

Various light body and bumper damage

Various stone chips and light damage to the windscreen

Various underbody and suspension corrosion

Washer bottle top missing

Fail 24 Apr 2025 131,547 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All the metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Child lock in operation on the o/s/r door

Front tyres and the n/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

O/s outer cv gaiter perished, but not leaking

O/s/f upper anti roll bar link arm gaiter deteriorated

One of two metal mounting brackets broken away from the rear silencer

Plastic headlamp lenses in a poor condition

Rear suspension bushes worn/perished

Various light body and bumper damage

Various stone chips and light damage to the windscreen

Various underbody and suspension corrosion

Washer bottle top missing

Pass 26 Apr 2024 129,329 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 129,325 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel long travel on parking brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 125,485 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 122,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 114,283 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 107,837 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 101,898 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 101,898 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 94,230 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 94,230 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 85,432 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 84,840 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 83,456 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 74,103 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 65,325 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 65,325 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 54,979 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 47,024 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 47,024 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 38,656 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 36,986 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 29,799 miles

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

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

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

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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WF55 LBO 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 73.1%.

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 WF55 LBO, 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 WF55 LBO registered?

WF55 LBO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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