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BT05 WJD

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,983 mi
Last recorded102,983 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 WJD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 102,983 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 102,976 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 98,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Jan 2020 95,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear fuel neck corroded

slight movement in both front top shocker mounts

Pass 4 Jan 2019 91,361 miles

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

front coil springs corroded

n/s front slight play in suspension top mount

n/s rear brake slightly binding

petrol tank neck corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 88,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 88,156 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 84,084 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 82,040 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 78,794 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 75,664 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 71,407 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 71,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 66,590 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 66,566 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 53,492 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 44,192 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 35,297 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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BT05 WJD is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BT05 WJD, 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 BT05 WJD registered?

BT05 WJD is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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