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WV55 DFX

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,344 mi
Last recorded78,344 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 DFX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 78,344 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 78,314 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 72,674 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 64,738 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 64,738 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 57,915 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 53,492 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside headlamp poor beam image

Fail 7 Sep 2016 53,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside headlamp poor beam image

Pass 2 Sep 2015 48,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 46,084 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer tread below 1.6mm.

slight separation of nearside front suspension arm rubber bush.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,690 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade end split.

nearside rear shock absorber has a fluid leak.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 37,785 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front pads look worn,disc`s slight wear.

nearside front suspension arm rubber bush separating [slight]

Pass 31 Aug 2011 31,734 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 27,482 miles

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2009 20,265 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 10,873 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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WV55 DFX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WV55 DFX, 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 WV55 DFX registered?

WV55 DFX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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