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WL55 BXG

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,749 mi
Last recorded135,749 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 BXG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 135,749 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off slightly damaged (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside door mirror loose

Fail 25 Feb 2025 135,747 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off slightly damaged (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside door mirror loose

Pass 20 Feb 2024 131,573 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front strut top has slight play

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 131,572 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front strut top has slight play

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 128,356 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front strut top mounting has slight play

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 128,355 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front strut top mounting has slight play

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 123,544 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 119,551 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 111,793 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 99,243 miles

Rear tyres worn in raised tread areas

Fail 20 Jun 2018 99,242 miles

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

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

Offside Front anti roll bar linkage bent

Rear tyres worn in raised tread areas

Pass 14 Mar 2017 89,133 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 85,112 miles

ns outer cv boot perished

Fail 18 Dec 2015 85,112 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH PERISHED

front discs lipped and corroded

ns outer cv boot perished

Pass 6 Jan 2015 79,365 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 79,364 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

advise parking brake adjustment long travel

Fail 5 Nov 2014 79,333 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs are under cut and corroded. front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 31 Oct 2013 70,236 miles

o/s mirror unit becoming insecure.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 60,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2011 53,130 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 53,129 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 46,401 miles

N/S/F ABS relucter ring broken

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

O/S/R tyre close ro wear bars 2/3mm

Rear exhaust silencer mount broken (supported addequatly)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 39,314 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 30,682 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WL55 BXG is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WL55 BXG, 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 WL55 BXG registered?

WL55 BXG is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is WL55 BXG safe to buy?

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