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WG55 OBZ

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,334 mi
Last recorded91,334 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 OBZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 91,334 miles

Both rear outer seat belts slow at retracting

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 15 Jan 2019 91,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear outer seat belts slow at retracting

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 15 Jan 2018 79,794 miles

fuel filter area damp but not leaking

Fail 8 Jan 2018 79,572 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel filter area damp but not leaking

Pass 19 Dec 2016 66,598 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)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 66,379 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 55,412 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 47,041 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 43,815 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 37,550 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 31,052 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 25,896 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 20,398 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 17,047 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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WG55 OBZ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OBZ, 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 WG55 OBZ registered?

WG55 OBZ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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