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BL05 VDN

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,968 mi
Last recorded161,968 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 VDN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 161,968 miles

General surface corrosion underside of vehicle

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside & offside across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2016 153,981 miles

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

Nearside rear park brake efficiency low

Fail 28 May 2016 153,981 miles

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

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

Nearside rear park brake efficiency low

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 May 2015 141,300 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear brake very slightly binding

Pass 29 May 2015 141,300 miles

nearside rear brake very slightly binding

Pass 5 Jun 2014 126,331 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 126,101 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 108,695 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 108,695 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 91,443 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 76,551 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 60,913 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 50,113 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 38,227 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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BL05 VDN is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL05 VDN, 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 BL05 VDN registered?

BL05 VDN is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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