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AP05 BHN

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,333 mi
Last recorded107,333 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 BHN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2023 107,333 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing sill by suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 99,050 miles

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective one side broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slightly misty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 99,050 miles

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective one side broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slightly misty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 93,156 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower exhaust mounting corroded

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 91,595 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 91,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 88,845 miles

nearside and offside headlamp lenses deteriorated but not affecting light output

underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2018 83,023 miles

black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 15 Jun 2017 75,249 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 69,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 62,451 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 61,095 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 54,995 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 54,980 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 48,139 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 48,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,945 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 33,611 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,814 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,765 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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AP05 BHN is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 64,757 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP05 BHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP05 BHN is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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