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CW05 KCG

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,525 mi
Last recorded98,525 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 KCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 98,525 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 84,998 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated Filler neck corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 84,921 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 80,270 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 80,270 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 79,290 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 79,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 73,570 miles

Central Rear Outer Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 70,689 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 70,681 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 62,731 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 67,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 56,562 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 48,957 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 37,264 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,433 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 25,484 miles

Nearside front steering rod slightly distorted

Pass 30 Apr 2009 22,750 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 18,860 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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CW05 KCG is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 KCG, 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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CW05 KCG is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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