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CP05 FZW

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

115,872 mi
Last recorded115,872 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 FZW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 115,872 miles

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

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

General corrosion to the under-body, sub-frames and suspension components

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 115,872 miles

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

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

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

General corrosion to the under-body, sub-frames and suspension components

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 112,042 miles

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

General corrosion to under-body and suspension components.

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 106,107 miles

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

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

Front wipers not very good

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front door mereer cracking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

body have a some dunts and sarctches

hand brake slightly loos

underneath generally rusty

Fail 2 Dec 2023 106,107 miles

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

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

Front wipers not very good

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front door mereer cracking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

body have a some dunts and sarctches

hand brake slightly loos

underneath generally rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2022 94,586 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Covers + Shields Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Exhaust Brackets Corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides Surface Rust (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake Travel

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Worn on Inner Edge - 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/R Parking Brake Lazy

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides Surface Rust (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Steering/Suspension Component Slight Surface Rust

Steering/Suspension Components Slightly Noisy, Requires Further Inspection

Under Vehicle + Sills Has Surface Rust

Fail 26 Nov 2022 94,451 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Covers + Shields Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Exhaust Brackets Corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides Surface Rust (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake Travel

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Worn on Inner Edge - 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/R Parking Brake Lazy

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides Surface Rust (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Steering/Suspension Component Slight Surface Rust

Steering/Suspension Components Slightly Noisy, Requires Further Inspection

Under Vehicle + Sills Has Surface Rust

Pass 26 Nov 2021 88,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 82,890 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 82,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 77,987 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 71,154 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 65,445 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 65,445 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 58,772 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 58,772 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 47,748 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 35,506 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)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 29,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 29,115 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 13,521 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 13,205 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 12,676 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 12,082 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 11,143 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 FZW is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CP05 FZW, 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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CP05 FZW is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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