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CW05 HGN

2005 Suzuki Swift

Yellow Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,351 mi
Last recorded137,351 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 HGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 137,351 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Belt NOT Tested. ()

Fail 21 Oct 2017 137,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced O/S Lazy, (90%imbal) (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Belt NOT Tested. ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 123,703 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 123,700 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 110,802 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed rear fuel pipe/centre corroded (7.2.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged filler neck corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear axle bush cracking

Offside Rear axle bush cracking

Fail 30 Sep 2015 110,802 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe slightly chafed rear fuel pipe/centre corroded (7.2.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged filler neck corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear axle bush cracking

Offside Rear axle bush cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2014 98,039 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 98,039 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 82,660 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r brake slight binding but not effecting on brake roller test advise

o/s/r seat belt slow to retract advise

Fail 25 Oct 2013 82,660 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r brake slight binding but not effecting on brake roller test advise

o/s/r seat belt slow to retract advise

Pass 27 Oct 2012 67,793 miles

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

o/s/rear brake binding

Fail 27 Oct 2012 67,793 miles

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

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

o/s/rear brake binding

Pass 26 Oct 2011 57,700 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 57,700 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 47,931 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 38,042 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,107 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 28,858 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.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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CW05 HGN is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Yellow with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CW05 HGN, 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 CW05 HGN registered?

CW05 HGN is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 May 2005.

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