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DS05 EDP

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,481 mi
Last recorded142,481 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 EDP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 142,481 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear bumper damage

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box ,gear box noisy (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel neck pipes corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2018 142,475 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear bumper damage

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box ,gear box noisy (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel neck pipes corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 132,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge very low but has raised edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rim a bit bent inner

both front tyres inner edges very low more on offside but has raised edges

fuel filler neck corroded

gear box leaking oil

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

vehicle rusty a round axle mountings

Fail 1 Sep 2017 132,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating bulb very dim (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Outer cv gaiter very small hole a bit of grease leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge very low but has raised edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rim a bit bent inner

both front tyres inner edges very low more on offside but has raised edges

fuel filler neck corroded

gear box leaking oil

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

vehicle rusty a round axle mountings

Pass 22 Aug 2016 118,486 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 118,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 118,486 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 97,960 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)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 97,960 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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 26 Aug 2014 76,831 miles

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

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

exhaust back box metal mounting come off but still has two more on

handbrake travel high 13 clicks

Fail 23 Aug 2014 76,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

exhaust back box metal mounting come off but still has two more on

handbrake travel high 13 clicks

Pass 31 Aug 2013 56,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box one metal mounting come off still two on will weld back on

handbrake travel very high 14 clicks

nearside wiper blade split at end

small hole in nearside outer cv gaitor

Fail 31 Aug 2013 56,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust back box one metal mounting come off still two on will weld back on

handbrake travel very high 14 clicks

nearside wiper blade split at end

small hole in nearside outer cv gaitor

Pass 5 Sep 2012 37,401 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 37,396 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 31,279 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 24,858 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 17,573 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

coolent top missing off bottle

front brake pads just under half warn

front number plate slightley warn

Fail 9 Jul 2009 17,573 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

coolent top missing off bottle

front brake pads just under half warn

front number plate slightley warn

Pass 15 Jul 2008 11,175 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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DS05 EDP is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DS05 EDP, 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 DS05 EDP registered?

DS05 EDP is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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