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WV55 FHK

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,709 mi
Last recorded100,709 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 FHK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 100,709 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 100,709 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 100,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn scored or pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded nearside front coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded offside front coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2023 99,990 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear registration plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 99,163 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 96,661 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 96,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 94,052 miles

Front radiator cross member slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 90,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 84,684 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 78,774 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 78,774 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer flange (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 71,813 miles

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

n/s/f lower arm, rear bush unbonding

o/s/f lower arm, rear bush unbonding

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 2 Oct 2015 64,286 miles

n/s/f lower arm, rear bush unbonding

o/s/f lower arm, rear bush unbonding

Pass 10 Oct 2014 57,850 miles

n/s/f lower suspension arm, rear bush unbonding

o/s wiper blade split on ends

o/s/f lower suspension arm, rear bush unbonding

Pass 11 Oct 2013 51,453 miles

n/s/f lower arm, rear bush unbonding

o/s/f lower arm, rear bush unbonding

Pass 5 Oct 2012 45,248 miles

o/s and n/s front lower arms, rear bushes unbonding

Fail 5 Oct 2012 45,248 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s and n/s front lower arms, rear bushes unbonding

Pass 1 Oct 2011 38,307 miles

front pads worn low / discs worn

Pass 9 Oct 2010 31,859 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 26,626 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake long travel

Pass 15 Oct 2008 24,046 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 FHK is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FHK, 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 FHK registered?

WV55 FHK is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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