2005 Suzuki Swift 1.2L Diesel · VU55 HBK
2005 Suzuki Swift (1.2L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 118,812 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU55 HBK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/05/2025
- 118,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU55 HBK 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 (VU55 HBK) between August 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
VU55 HBK Mileage History
- 08/08/2022108,682 mi
- 21/09/2023109,469 mi+787 mi
- 21/09/2023109,469 mi
- 10/05/2024109,955 mi+486 mi
- 20/05/2025118,812 mi+8,857 mi
Average of roughly 3,641 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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