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DA05 ODJ

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

131,705 mi
Last recorded131,705 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 ODJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 131,705 miles

play o/s/f top shocker mount..front pads low..radiator leaking..oil filter corroded/leaking..front discs corroded..travel on handbrake

Fail 21 Mar 2017 131,704 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

play o/s/f top shocker mount..front pads low..radiator leaking..oil filter corroded/leaking..front discs corroded..travel on handbrake

Pass 21 Mar 2016 128,324 miles

N/S/R tyre misshaped

exhaust down pipe heat-shield insecure

oil leak from oil filter

play in o/s/f top mount

Fail 15 Mar 2016 128,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

N/S/R tyre misshaped

exhaust down pipe heat-shield insecure

oil leak from oil filter

play in o/s/f top mount

Pass 2 Mar 2015 118,330 miles

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

rear tyres side wall repairs

Fail 2 Mar 2015 118,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear tyres side wall repairs

travel handbrake

Pass 1 Mar 2014 110,040 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 110,029 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 102,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery slightly insecure

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre has had repairs in both inner and outer shoulders.

nearside front tyre has had multiple MAJOR SIDEWALL REPAIRS

Fail 25 Feb 2013 102,066 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery slightly insecure

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre has had repairs in both inner and outer shoulders.

nearside front tyre has had multiple MAJOR SIDEWALL REPAIRS

Pass 21 Feb 2012 92,980 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gearbox noisey

Fail 18 Feb 2012 92,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gearbox noisey

Fail 24 Feb 2011 82,788 miles

Front brake pads are low

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

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 82,788 miles

Front brake pads are low

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2010 71,861 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Feb 2009 57,961 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 57,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear 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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DA05 ODJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 ODJ, 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 ODJ registered?

DA05 ODJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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