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WG55 BHN

2005 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,103 mi
Last recorded119,103 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 BHN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 119,103 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

general corrosion under body

Pass 23 Nov 2022 113,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear noted on road test after repair slight noise from rear wheel bearing n/s/r

Fail 22 Nov 2022 113,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush on arm pulled out (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 108,491 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system/mounts corroded

n/s & o/s shock absorber casing corroded.

slight under-body surface rust.

Pass 21 Nov 2017 105,026 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 105,026 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 102,284 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 102,284 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 90,661 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 76,553 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 70,218 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 70,218 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 56,876 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 48,592 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 41,582 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 35,920 miles

Both wishbone bushes worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 31,281 miles

Both wishbone bushes split

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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WG55 BHN is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WG55 BHN, 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 WG55 BHN registered?

WG55 BHN is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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