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DN05 BJF

2005 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,248 mi
Last recorded89,248 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 BJF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 89,248 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 83,683 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 22 Jul 2016 83,683 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 72,318 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 62,861 miles

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

offside front tyre nearing wear tread indicators

Fail 6 Aug 2014 62,861 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

offside front tyre nearing wear tread indicators

Pass 6 Aug 2013 48,525 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2013 48,522 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 40,471 miles

Different sized tyres fitted on front and rear axles

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)

Oil leak

rear service brake imbalance

Fail 7 Aug 2012 40,471 miles

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

Different sized tyres fitted on front and rear axles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Oil leak

rear service brake imbalance

Pass 18 Jul 2011 28,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 28,087 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 3 Aug 2010 77,514 miles

both front disc worn ok at time of test

no back seat fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Jul 2010 77,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front disc worn ok at time of test

front door glass tinted my be outside requirments of light going through

Pass 30 Jun 2009 52,763 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake requires adjusting

nearside rear light lens cracked

rear seats not fitted-unable to check seatbelts

Fail 23 Jun 2009 52,529 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake requires adjusting

nearside rear light lens cracked

rear seats not fitted-unable to check seatbelts

Pass 23 Jun 2008 34,742 miles

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)

damage on n/s/r but no sharp edge

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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DN05 BJF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DN05 BJF, 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 DN05 BJF registered?

DN05 BJF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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