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DN05 OCC

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,676 mi
Last recorded144,676 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 OCC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2020 144,676 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 134,027 miles

front brake pipes corroded rear axle mounts corroded front subframe corroded n/s/f suspension arm bush deteriorated

front inner sills to floor corroded

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 3 May 2019 134,027 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s&o/s rear inner & outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake pipes corroded rear axle mounts corroded front subframe corroded n/s/f suspension arm bush deteriorated

front inner sills to floor corroded

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 4 May 2018 129,192 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 121,666 miles

Front disks

Offside Front wishbone bush

Pass 16 Jun 2016 112,066 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 102,294 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 93,149 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 83,238 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 74,862 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 74,862 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 64,784 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 55,938 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 46,043 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 37,391 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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DN05 OCC is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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