2005 Suzuki Swift 1.5L Petrol · HV55 ABZ
2005 Suzuki Swift (1.5L, petrol). First registered 21 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 39,169 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,169 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HV55 ABZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
- 39,169 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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HV55 ABZ Mileage History
- 09/09/202234,994 mi
- 20/09/202336,708 mi+1,714 mi
- 11/09/202438,145 mi+1,437 mi
- 27/08/202539,169 mi+1,024 mi
- 29/08/202539,169 mi
Average of roughly 1,405 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HV55 ABZ 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 (HV55 ABZ) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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