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BC05 HVO

2005 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

87,699 mi
Last recorded87,699 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 HVO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 87,699 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 81,915 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2017 70,742 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 70,742 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 56,058 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 53,060 miles

o s & n/s/r seatbelt slow going back

Fail 20 Oct 2015 53,060 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet blocked (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o s & n/s/r seatbelt slow going back

Fail 16 Oct 2014 51,906 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 51,906 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 50,189 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 45,159 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 45,159 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 40,719 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 38,504 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 38,504 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 34,986 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 34,986 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 32,145 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 31,652 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 25,102 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.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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BC05 HVO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BC05 HVO, 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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BC05 HVO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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