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CA05 UMU

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,204 mi
Last recorded185,204 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 UMU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 185,204 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 185,204 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 168,692 miles

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

movement in o/s/f and n/s/f top strut mounts

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front sub frame

Fail 2 Jun 2016 168,692 miles

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

movement in o/s/f and n/s/f top strut mounts

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front sub frame

Pass 9 Jun 2015 156,180 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 9 Jun 2015 156,180 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 144,855 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 144,854 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 131,712 miles

slight play in offside front top mount

Fail 12 Jun 2013 131,712 miles

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

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

hand brake travel

slight play in offside front top mount

Pass 13 Jun 2012 123,573 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 123,573 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 110,674 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 110,674 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 97,201 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 97,201 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 82,908 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 82,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 70,960 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 70,956 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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CA05 UMU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CA05 UMU, 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 CA05 UMU registered?

CA05 UMU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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