2005 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · FY55 HBC
2005 Suzuki Swift (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 89,746 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,746 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FY55 HBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/11/2024
- 89,746 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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FY55 HBC Mileage History
- 14/06/202282,918 mi
- 03/07/202388,787 mi+5,869 mi
- 07/07/202388,789 mi+2 mi
- 22/10/202489,740 mi+951 mi
- 01/11/202489,746 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2,862 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FY55 HBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Suzuki Swift (FY55 HBC) between June 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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