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WK55 VAV

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,554 mi
Last recorded111,554 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 VAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 111,554 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 111,455 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 106,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 101,486 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 97,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jan 2020 97,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2019 88,971 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 85,992 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 85,988 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing rear bush (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 15 Sep 2017 85,178 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 85,178 miles

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

osf tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 1 Oct 2016 81,402 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 73,911 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 73,061 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 73,061 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 69,461 miles

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)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 69,461 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 65,893 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 58,928 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 50,944 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 45,859 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 35,883 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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WK55 VAV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WK55 VAV, 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 WK55 VAV registered?

WK55 VAV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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