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EF05 LWW

2005 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,610 mi
Last recorded91,610 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 LWW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 91,610 miles

Central Front exhaust shield insecure

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear backing plate plate heavill corroded

Nearside Rear fuel line corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2023 91,188 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front exhaust shield insecure

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear backing plate plate heavill corroded

Nearside Rear fuel line corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

battery positve terminal insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2022 88,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across suspension beam,pipe corrodeed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded where it joins the flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 85,606 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat base ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 85,606 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat base ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 83,278 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 79,175 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 68,237 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven

Front exhaust heat shield loose

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

Offside Rear lamp and bumper corner damaged

nearside front washer not working but offside front provides enough liquid on screen

Fail 16 May 2018 68,235 miles

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

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

Front brake application slightly uneven

Front exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Offside Rear lamp and bumper corner damaged

nearside front washer not working but offside front provides enough liquid on screen

Pass 24 Apr 2017 61,534 miles

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

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

Nearside front ABS ring broken

Nearside front tyre split around inner sidewall

Nearside front tyre split around inner sidewall

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

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

Offside rear light cluster damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2017 61,534 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front ABS ring broken

Nearside front tyre split around inner sidewall

Nearside front tyre split around inner sidewall

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

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

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

Offside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 11 May 2016 55,372 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 May 2016 55,372 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 49,200 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 38,560 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 31,180 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 24,108 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 24,108 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 23,092 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 22,196 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn and slightly scored

Offside rear tyre slightly damaged

Pass 21 May 2009 20,771 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 18,075 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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EF05 LWW is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EF05 LWW, 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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EF05 LWW is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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