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CP05 LKY

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,967 mi
Last recorded82,967 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 LKY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 82,967 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 30 Sep 2025 82,963 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 79,091 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 31 Jul 2023 74,924 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

slight cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 11 Aug 2022 70,409 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight corrosion on front cross member

slight surface corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

Fail 8 Aug 2022 70,377 miles

Wheel bearing rough when rotated nearside and offside rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight corrosion on front cross member

slight surface corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

Pass 23 Jul 2021 67,790 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 67,155 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 66,546 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 65,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 63,805 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 63,805 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 62,166 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 60,688 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 58,464 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 56,624 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 56,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 54,716 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 54,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 50,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 May 2011 50,659 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 May 2010 45,837 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 34,251 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 34,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 15 May 2008 25,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wiper blade ends split

Pass 15 May 2008 25,590 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wiper blade ends split

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 LKY is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LKY, 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 LKY registered?

CP05 LKY is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is CP05 LKY safe to buy?

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