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DV05 ZBF

2005 Suzuki Swift

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,747 mi
Last recorded102,747 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 ZBF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 102,747 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 102,743 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 97,082 miles

front discs worn and corroding

front wishbone bushes perished and split

n/s headlight condensating

Fail 12 Feb 2021 97,079 miles

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

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

front discs worn and corroding

front wishbone bushes perished and split

n/s headlight condensating

o/s headlight tarnishing

Pass 10 Feb 2020 92,976 miles

N/s headlamp condensating

Slight lift to o/s and n/s front lower ball joints

Slight lift to o/s/f and n/s/f top shock mounts

o/s headlamp tarnishing

Fail 10 Feb 2020 92,972 miles

Exhaust system insecure front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

N/s headlamp condensating

o/s headlamp tarnishing

Pass 22 Feb 2019 90,550 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 90,548 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 88,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge no cords as yet change a.s.p (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 88,341 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge no cords as yet change a.s.p (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 84,631 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 84,631 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 80,129 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little effort

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 80,129 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little effort

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 69,147 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 58,730 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 26 Jul 2014 58,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jul 2013 43,100 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm

Pass 7 Jun 2011 34,786 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 34,785 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 30,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 30,413 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 24,833 miles

all four tyres slightley perished

Fail 10 Jun 2009 24,833 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all four tyres slightley perished

Pass 19 Jun 2008 20,200 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish slightley

rear wiper split

Fail 18 Jun 2008 20,195 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish slightley

rear wiper split

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 ZBF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZBF, 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 ZBF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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