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AJ55 SXC

2005 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,696 mi
Last recorded106,696 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 SXC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 106,696 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABOVE REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 106,696 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABOVE REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 93,475 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 93,475 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 88,339 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 88,336 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 88,064 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 77,151 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 74,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 68,809 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 63,244 miles

rear exhaust loose

Pass 6 Jul 2015 57,927 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 51,241 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 44,528 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 37,412 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 37,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 29,729 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 29,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 22,521 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2010 22,411 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Both front tyre heavily perished on outer sidewalls (205 40 17)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 17,361 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 14,273 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 14,273 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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AJ55 SXC is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AJ55 SXC, 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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What year was AJ55 SXC registered?

AJ55 SXC is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is AJ55 SXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 SXC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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