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BJ05 XEX

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

108,939 mi
Last recorded108,939 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XEX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 108,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front top mount slight play

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 103,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both headlamps poor pattern

slight play/ lift both front strut tops

Fail 12 Nov 2024 103,140 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both headlamps poor pattern

slight play/ lift both front strut tops

Pass 24 Nov 2023 97,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

play in o/s/f strut top

Fail 13 Nov 2023 97,163 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

play in o/s/f strut top

Pass 15 Nov 2022 94,909 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

some play in o/s/f strut top bush/ bearing

unable to access rear seats and belts

Fail 11 Nov 2022 94,587 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

some play in o/s/f strut top bush/ bearing

unable to access rear seats and belts

Pass 8 Nov 2021 91,028 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight play o/s/f strut top bush

temporary type fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2021 91,028 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

slight play o/s/f strut top bush

temporary type fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2020 85,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

brake ferrules corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2020 85,641 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

brake ferrules corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 79,835 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside have a product on the lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Front suspension components have corrosion

Nearside Rear fuel filerpipe and breather pipe have corrosion

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hoses over rear axle both have ferrule corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension has corrosion on all components

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear offside rear and nearside front have age related cracking 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 77,316 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 77,316 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 73,507 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 66,404 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 13 Dec 2016 66,404 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 62,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.50mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 62,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.30mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.50mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 56,873 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 52,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 52,317 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 45,866 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 39,486 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 35,925 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 35,925 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 29,949 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 23,006 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 17,181 miles

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

Nail in O/S/R Tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2008 17,181 miles

Nail in O/S/R Tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 XEX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 XEX, 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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BJ05 XEX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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