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DE05 LKP

2005 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,844 mi
Last recorded92,844 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 LKP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 92,844 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 92,844 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 85,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 83,139 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 79,262 miles

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 17 Dec 2016 75,912 miles

drivers seat is a bit loose

Fail 16 Dec 2016 75,912 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

drivers seat is a bit loose

Pass 8 Jun 2016 74,620 miles

both front and rear number plates deteriorating.

both front shockers wearing and weak but no fluid leaks.

both rear shockers wearing and weak. but not leaking fluid.

gear box very noisy when driving.

under body starting to corrode. needs good oil spray.

Fail 8 Jun 2016 74,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front and rear number plates deteriorating.

both front shockers wearing and weak but no fluid leaks.

both rear shockers wearing and weak. but not leaking fluid.

engine oil filter corroding badly

gear box very noisy when driving.

under body starting to corrode. needs good oil spray.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 67,151 miles

baby seat fitted to n/side rear.

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Fail 15 Jun 2015 67,151 miles

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

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

baby seat fitted to n/side rear.

hand brake has long travel.

only 1 jet working on both washer jets.need blowing out.

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Pass 16 Jun 2014 61,628 miles

o/side front tyre wearing close.

under body corroding needs good oil spray

Fail 16 Jun 2014 61,628 miles

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

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

under body corroding needs good oil spray

Pass 12 Jun 2013 55,927 miles

clutch very high

tracking needs setting

Fail 12 Jun 2013 55,927 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal long travel

clutch very high

tracking needs setting

Pass 25 May 2012 50,991 miles

N/S/F tyre near limit on outer edge(185-60-15)

Fail 25 May 2012 50,991 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

N/S/F tyre near limit on outer edge(185-60-15)

Pass 25 May 2011 46,391 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 46,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 37,519 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 28,447 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 20,703 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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DE05 LKP is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DE05 LKP, 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 DE05 LKP registered?

DE05 LKP is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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