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DV05 LEF

2005 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,644 mi
Last recorded93,644 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 LEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 93,644 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 93,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 84,459 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 84,456 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 81,378 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 76,962 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 76,962 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 71,951 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 67,272 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 61,898 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 57,042 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 52,269 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,970 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 41,781 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 36,462 miles

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

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

front brake disc s slightly worn

Pass 28 Apr 2010 30,491 miles

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

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

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

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

sunstrip fitted to front windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2009 24,302 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 18,581 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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DV05 LEF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DV05 LEF, 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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DV05 LEF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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