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WV55 DHO

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

110,302 mi
Last recorded110,302 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 DHO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 110,302 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 106,953 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 106,953 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 102,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 96,694 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 91,875 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 91,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 86,989 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 82,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 77,287 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 72,975 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 72,975 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 68,910 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 65,312 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 61,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 61,444 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 57,467 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 14 Nov 2012 52,381 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 47,483 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 41,718 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 36,598 miles

N/S lower arm, rear bush starting to come unbonded

Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 35,693 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,614 miles

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

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 DHO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DHO, 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 DHO registered?

WV55 DHO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is WV55 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV55 DHO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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