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AV05 XAE

2005 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

110,130 mi
Last recorded110,130 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 XAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 110,130 miles

Accident damage to front bumper

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 110,130 miles

Accident damage to front bumper

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 105,652 miles

Front bumper has accident damage

Fail 16 Oct 2023 105,652 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (center pipe to back box) (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper has accident damage

Pass 5 Oct 2022 99,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer bottle damaged and leaking when topped up but holds sufficient fluid to provide enough fluid to clean screen

Fail 24 Sep 2022 99,491 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer bottle damaged and leaking when topped up but holds sufficient fluid to provide enough fluid to clean screen

Pass 8 Oct 2021 94,864 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 94,860 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 84,623 miles

Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 84,197 miles

Rear inner sills corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 84,197 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 2 May 2018 83,478 miles

Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 83,168 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 May 2016 83,046 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both rear, inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion front sub-frame (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear sub-frame (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2016 83,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm, Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm, Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both rear, inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion front sub-frame (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear sub-frame (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 82,135 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 15 May 2014 79,665 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 79,655 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 79,636 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 69,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 5 May 2011 56,235 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 56,235 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 43,771 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 37,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 27,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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 XAE is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XAE, 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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AV05 XAE is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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