2005 Suzuki Swift 1.5L Petrol · SH55 BYY
2005 Suzuki Swift (1.5L, petrol). First registered 28/10/2005. Recorded mileage 176,291 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,291 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1490cc
SH55 BYY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2025
- 176,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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SH55 BYY Mileage History
- 19/04/2023161,294 mi
- 26/04/2023161,296 mi+2 mi
- 03/05/2024172,638 mi+11,342 mi
- 03/05/2024172,638 mi
- 19/04/2025176,291 mi+3,653 mi
Average of roughly 7,494 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SH55 BYY 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 (SH55 BYY) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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