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CP05 FZV

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,683 mi
Last recorded118,683 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 FZV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2021 118,683 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

secondary bonnet catch is defective

Pass 18 Nov 2020 115,921 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated 2nd latch slightly stiff (3.1 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplinks both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 115,907 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded across bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated 2nd latch slightly stiff (3.1 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplinks both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 110,904 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak from filter

Pass 8 May 2018 105,362 miles

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

suspension components corroded

Fail 1 May 2018 105,358 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 93,096 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 91,956 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 86,128 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 73,493 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 73,425 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 66,452 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 66,452 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 58,975 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 54,108 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 48,463 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 44,249 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 32,770 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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CP05 FZV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP05 FZV, 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 CP05 FZV registered?

CP05 FZV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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