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CW05 HGX

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,794 mi
Last recorded96,794 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 HGX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2019 96,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 92,044 miles

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

brake hoses corroded

exh mounts poor cond

Pass 5 Jun 2017 86,587 miles

under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2017 86,587 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

rear wiper split

under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 May 2016 71,425 miles

under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 25 May 2016 71,425 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2015 68,247 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 68,247 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 65,239 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 62,329 miles

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

Park brake needs ajusting

Pass 24 May 2012 57,689 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 49,956 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 40,404 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 28,838 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 20,664 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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CW05 HGX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CW05 HGX, 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 HGX registered?

CW05 HGX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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