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DN05 BJU

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,754 mi
Last recorded113,754 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 BJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 113,754 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 106,061 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 92,842 miles

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

o/s front brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2020 92,842 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

o/s front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 87,133 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 87,133 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 78,091 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 75,150 miles

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2017 75,134 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2016 75,152 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 68,473 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight brake bind n/s/r

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2014 64,327 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wipers smearing the windscreen but not affecting the drivers view

Fail 25 Mar 2014 64,327 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to inspect near side rear wheel bearing operation due to brake binding on

wipers smearing the windscreen but not affecting the drivers view

Pass 27 Mar 2013 59,627 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake service

Pass 24 Mar 2012 53,023 miles

n/s o/s wishbone rear bushs slight splitting ???

o/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 24 Mar 2012 53,023 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s o/s wishbone rear bushs slight splitting ???

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 1 Apr 2011 45,795 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 45,795 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 39,790 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 28,821 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 21,689 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 21,689 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 BJU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BJU, 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 BJU registered?

DN05 BJU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is DN05 BJU safe to buy?

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