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BW05 BPE

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,865 mi
Last recorded137,865 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 BPE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 137,865 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 135,990 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 133,992 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 131,360 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 122,950 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 127,189 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 127,188 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 123,892 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 123,891 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 116,920 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 116,920 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 101,308 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 84,295 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 84,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 64,809 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 47,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 30,762 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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BW05 BPE is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BW05 BPE, 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 BW05 BPE registered?

BW05 BPE is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 August 2005.

Is BW05 BPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW05 BPE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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