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253X958

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,830 mi
Last recorded73,830 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration253X958
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 73,830 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 73,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 61,063 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 61,063 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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253X958 is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 253X958, 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 253X958 registered?

253X958 is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 October 2005.

Is 253X958 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 253X958 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 253X958 have outstanding finance?

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