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CP05 ZGU

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

30,265 mi
Last recorded30,265 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 ZGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 30,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 29,468 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 29,467 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 28,528 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 27,719 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 27,345 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 27,345 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 26,895 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185-60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 26,894 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe 3x Holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake Discs Corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185-60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 26,498 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 26,491 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 25,475 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 25,475 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 23,447 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 21,348 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 19,194 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 16,357 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 12,553 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 18 Nov 2013 12,553 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 8 Nov 2012 12,292 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 10,566 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 10,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 8,424 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 7,951 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 4,861 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 ZGU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red 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 ZGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP05 ZGU registered?

CP05 ZGU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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