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WU55 RMO

2005 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,027 mi
Last recorded116,027 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 RMO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 116,027 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 116,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 102,447 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 102,447 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 102,446 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine lower sub-frame assembly is badly corroded and holed in several places. replacement required (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail strut top mounting has excessive play in its bushing/bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushing has slight displacement. further monitoring required (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 94,366 miles

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 94,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 80,006 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 80,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining! (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres are wearing close to the legal limit. 3mm remaining

Pass 24 Aug 2016 62,422 miles

both rear shock absorber casings are slightly corroded!

front cross member is slightly corroded!

Pass 17 Aug 2015 51,653 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 46,333 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 46,333 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,265 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 37,194 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 31,097 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Jul 2010 20,880 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 11,252 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 2,825 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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WU55 RMO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WU55 RMO, 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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WU55 RMO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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