2005 Suzuki Swift 1.5L Petrol · HV55 VBP
2005 Suzuki Swift (1.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 77,531 miles. MOT expired on 09 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,531 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HV55 VBP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2025
- 77,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HV55 VBP 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 VBP) between March 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
HV55 VBP Mileage History
- 07/03/202372,921 mi
- 07/03/202372,921 mi
- 08/03/202474,848 mi+1,927 mi
- 09/03/202474,858 mi+10 mi
- 07/03/202577,531 mi+2,673 mi
Average of roughly 2,303 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Swift (Mk1/ZC31S)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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