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BJ05 VWC

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,919 mi
Last recorded58,919 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 58,919 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small hole in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 56,422 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 56,422 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 52,852 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 52,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 45,769 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 38,037 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 51,839 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 195/60/15H (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 46,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 46,794 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 43,215 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to unbond

Fail 8 Oct 2014 43,214 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to unbond

Pass 9 Oct 2013 40,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre wearing thin as out of shape

Pass 3 Oct 2012 37,919 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

offside rear seatbelt retract mechanism weak

Pass 12 Oct 2011 35,091 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 32,434 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 28,954 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 26,362 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 20,127 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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BJ05 VWC is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BJ05 VWC, 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 VWC registered?

BJ05 VWC is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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