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AK55 CON

2005 Suzuki Swift

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,640 mi
Last recorded138,640 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 CON
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 138,640 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

under body and suspension rusted

Fail 10 Jun 2019 138,640 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil leak

under body and suspension rusted

Pass 20 Nov 2017 130,122 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 130,122 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 101,543 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight fuel leak from fuel filter

Pass 17 Nov 2015 86,775 miles

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

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

fuel filter housing damp and smell of fuel

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

Fail 7 Nov 2014 77,796 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 77,796 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 73,976 miles

front brake discs rusty

Fail 8 Nov 2013 73,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2012 67,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 57,973 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 47,422 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 37,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 25,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 25,276 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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AK55 CON is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK55 CON, 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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AK55 CON is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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