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DV05 ZBD

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,382 mi
Last recorded104,382 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 ZBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 104,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2019 104,382 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2018 100,450 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 100,449 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 96,749 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 88,810 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 79,633 miles

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

rear shock absorber damp

Fail 5 Jan 2015 79,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 72,269 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 65,974 miles

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

advise slight play in drivers seat base

Fail 31 Jan 2013 65,974 miles

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

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

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

advise slight play in drivers seat base

Pass 20 Jan 2012 59,666 miles

nsf tyre at limit osf worn to 2mm

Pass 15 Oct 2010 54,776 miles

Nearside rear seat belt slow to retract.

Pass 29 May 2010 51,107 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 May 2010 50,912 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2009 39,162 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

abs ring broken on o/s/f outer drive shaft joint

both rear tyre 3mm and wearing on edges

Fail 19 May 2009 39,019 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

abs ring broken on o/s/f outer drive shaft joint

both rear tyre 3mm and wearing on edges

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 ZBD is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DV05 ZBD, 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 ZBD is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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