MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,555 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear brake light not working
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Central Rear brake light not working
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
inner x2 cv boots deteriated-drivers belt frayed-battry movement-x2 front links boote deteriated-
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
inner x2 cv boots deteriated-drivers belt frayed-battry movement-x2 front links boote deteriated-
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s/f tyre near limit-o/s/r tyre near limit-o/s/r shocker has a minor leak-
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/f tyre near limit-o/s/r tyre near limit-o/s/r shocker has a minor leak-
n/s/f wishbone bush is slightly deteriorated
o/s/f seat has slight movement
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WV55 FVM is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 WV55 FVM, 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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WV55 FVM is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 December 2005.
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