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BJ05 VWA

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,799 mi
Last recorded134,799 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VWA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 134,799 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 134,798 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 116,213 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 100,091 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 89,433 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 89,433 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2014 89,431 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on

noise on gearbox

oil filter leaking

oil level low

Fail 18 Apr 2013 81,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine light on

Pass 18 Apr 2013 81,833 miles

engine light on

Pass 20 Apr 2012 75,141 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 75,001 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 64,846 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 64,846 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 58,601 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 50,858 miles

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

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

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)

advise knock from underneath when pulling away suspect possible engine mount

Pass 18 Apr 2008 44,133 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 43,934 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (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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BJ05 VWA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BJ05 VWA, 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 BJ05 VWA registered?

BJ05 VWA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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