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DF05 RDO

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,157 mi
Last recorded103,157 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 RDO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 103,157 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 May 2017 93,917 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accident damage to o/s/f

coil springs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 May 2017 93,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accident damage to o/s/f

coil springs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 83,830 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres cut in tread

Fail 17 May 2016 83,830 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front tyres cut in tread

Pass 18 May 2015 75,471 miles

both front top mounts slight play.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 79,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 54,233 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 46,532 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 39,258 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 33,789 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 33,789 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 28,234 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 24,611 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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DF05 RDO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DF05 RDO, 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 DF05 RDO registered?

DF05 RDO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is DF05 RDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF05 RDO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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