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AP05 OZX

2005 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,433 mi
Last recorded135,433 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 OZX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 135,433 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 130,507 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 126,319 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 122,002 miles

Front Upper suspension top mounts have slight movement

Front coil springs slightly corroded

Front tyres wearing slightly low on tread

Fail 27 Jul 2022 121,994 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Upper suspension top mounts have slight movement

Front coil springs slightly corroded

Front tyres wearing slightly low on tread

Pass 23 Jul 2021 116,220 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes of front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear shock covers detached

Fail 23 Jul 2021 116,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes of front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

both rear shock covers detached

Pass 31 Jul 2020 111,176 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 111,174 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 111,165 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 105,834 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 99,970 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 94,530 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 88,989 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 88,989 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 82,536 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 74,822 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 68,564 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 68,564 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 61,370 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 53,100 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 46,306 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 38,056 miles

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

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

handbrake travel close to maximum

Pass 10 Jul 2008 25,918 miles

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

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 OZX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OZX, 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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What year was AP05 OZX registered?

AP05 OZX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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