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CP05 LLA

2005 Suzuki Swift

Yellow Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,484 mi
Last recorded216,484 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 LLA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 216,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower 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 31 Jan 2015 206,801 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 206,801 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 192,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 175,046 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 175,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 160,211 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 141,421 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 141,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 117,185 miles

near side front and off side front wiper blades worn

off side indicator side repeter cover missing

Fail 2 Dec 2009 117,185 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side front and off side front wiper blades worn

off side indicator side repeter cover missing

Pass 29 Nov 2008 94,148 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)

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 LLA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Yellow with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LLA, 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 LLA registered?

CP05 LLA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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