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CP05 LLE

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,754 mi
Last recorded104,754 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 LLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 104,754 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 104,754 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 94,445 miles

Front shocks and springs corroded

Fuel pipes covered in grease

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 94,430 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 94,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 87,829 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp has a weak beam image

both front wiperblades smearing

Fail 19 May 2016 87,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp has a weak beam image

both front wiperblades smearing

Pass 22 Dec 2014 79,852 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 79,842 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 74,367 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs inner surfaces are heavily corroded

both rear axle bushes are cracked

engine management warning light is on

rear brake application uneven near to limit

rear brake pipes along rear axle are slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 68,239 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 60,499 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 60,494 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 52,919 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 44,740 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 35,614 miles

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

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 LLE is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LLE, 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 LLE registered?

CP05 LLE is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is CP05 LLE safe to buy?

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