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AX05 SZR

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,116 mi
Last recorded148,116 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 SZR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2020 148,116 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 138,068 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 128,993 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most metal brake pipes have corrosion especially rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective One front and one rear exhaust mount bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both front suspension top mounts have play

Pass 28 Dec 2017 120,951 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 116,281 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 111,920 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 11,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 106,779 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 94,649 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

chip in windscreen

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Nov 2013 94,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

chip in windscreen

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Oct 2012 82,622 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chip in windscreen

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 18 Oct 2011 72,819 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 72,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 57,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 44,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long handbrake travel

rear washer inopritive

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Aug 2008 32,409 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AX05 SZR is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AX05 SZR, 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 AX05 SZR registered?

AX05 SZR is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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