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AV05 XAD

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,969 mi
Last recorded140,969 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 XAD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 140,969 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 135,975 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 126,269 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 119,504 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 112,425 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 104,577 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 104,567 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Braking system leaking abs pump (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 93,793 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 87,279 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 87,279 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 78,681 miles

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

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

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

nearside front bottom wishbone bush starting to seperate

offside front bottom wishbone bush starting to seperate

Pass 7 Mar 2012 69,108 miles

front brake discs,are worn very thin,and nearside front inner brake pad appears very low.

offside front wiper rubber ends are split.

Fail 7 Mar 2012 69,108 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs,are worn very thin,and nearside front inner brake pad appears very low.

offside front wiper rubber ends are split.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 58,327 miles

front brake discs wearing slightly thin.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 47,525 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 47,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 36,092 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 36,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 30,194 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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AV05 XAD is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV05 XAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV05 XAD registered?

AV05 XAD is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is AV05 XAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 XAD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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