CarVerify

Free Car Check

BT05 ZJE

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,072 mi
Last recorded132,072 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 ZJE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 132,072 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket . (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 132,043 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 121,796 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 121,793 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 113,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 107,433 miles

SILLS FLOOR CHASSIS SPRINGS PIPES HOSES ARE OK BUT DRY SALTY TURNING TO RUST REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK

Fail 5 Aug 2019 107,433 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side STRIP CHECK WHY (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH LIGHTS OUT (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing UNEVEN WEAR GOING OUT SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

SILLS FLOOR CHASSIS SPRINGS PIPES HOSES ARE OK BUT DRY SALTY TURNING TO RUST REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK

Pass 30 Jul 2018 100,357 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 100,356 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 94,057 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 94,057 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 86,735 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 79,847 miles

O/s/r tyre has a cut but not in excess of the requirements.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 74,695 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 68,295 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 61,054 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 57,716 miles

Front tyres worn.

Fail 5 Aug 2011 57,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front tyres worn.

Wipers split.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 50,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,804 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 27,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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
Full Suzuki Swift reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BT05 ZJE is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BT05 ZJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BT05 ZJE?

You can check the full history of BT05 ZJE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BT05 ZJE registered?

BT05 ZJE is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is BT05 ZJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 ZJE shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT05 ZJE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BT05 ZJE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.