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DS05 SZP

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,464 mi
Last recorded144,464 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 SZP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 144,464 miles

park brake requires adjustment

Fail 18 Jan 2021 144,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

park brake requires adjustment

Pass 8 Jul 2019 124,037 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

general under body rust

Pass 21 Aug 2018 114,351 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s front brake disc splash guard corroded

o/s front shock absorber casing corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2018 114,351 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s front brake disc splash guard corroded

o/s front shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 108,582 miles

front subframe corroded

o/s front shock absorber casing/platform corroded

rear exhaust box hanger missing

Pass 17 Jun 2016 107,037 miles

front sub frame corroded

o/s front anti-roll bar linkage joint movement

o/s front lower ball joint movement

o/s front top shock absorber mount movement

Fail 16 Jun 2016 107,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front sub frame corroded

o/s front anti-roll bar linkage joint movement

o/s front lower ball joint movement

o/s front top shock absorber mount movement

Pass 26 Jun 2015 88,083 miles

rear brake pipes slightly rusty

Fail 24 Jun 2015 88,079 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake pipes slightly rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2014 68,215 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 65,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 59,963 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Fail 11 Aug 2012 59,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 6 Aug 2011 49,699 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Aug 2010 38,863 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Aug 2009 27,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Aug 2009 27,422 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Aug 2008 15,281 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 15,265 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 SZP is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SZP, 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 SZP registered?

DS05 SZP is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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