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DA05 ATK

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,630 mi
Last recorded93,630 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 ATK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 May 2026 93,630 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 89,294 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 88,286 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 88,286 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear wiper blade faulty

Pass 3 Apr 2023 87,297 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 86,679 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 86,674 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 85,397 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 85,391 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 84,283 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 82,181 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 82,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 79,997 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 73,187 miles

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

front brake discs inner surface slightly pitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 67,840 miles

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

emission light on

Fail 25 Apr 2016 67,837 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

emission light on

Pass 30 Apr 2015 61,663 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 61,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 1 May 2014 57,757 miles

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

Light brake bind n/s/r

Fail 26 Apr 2014 57,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Light brake bind n/s/r

Fail 15 Apr 2013 52,754 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

cut in nearside rear tyre tread

offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 15 Apr 2013 52,754 miles

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

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

cut in nearside rear tyre tread

offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,738 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn inside faces

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2011 38,064 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 24,941 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 21,333 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 16,342 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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DA05 ATK is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DA05 ATK, 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 DA05 ATK registered?

DA05 ATK is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 May 2005.

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