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EN05 TGK

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

128,706 mi
Last recorded128,706 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 TGK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 128,706 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 128,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Dec 2023 128,691 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure back-box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

clutch very low difficult to select gears

Pass 13 Dec 2022 120,964 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 120,964 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 112,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight play in both top strut mounts

Fail 1 Dec 2021 112,082 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

slight play in both top strut mounts

Pass 17 Nov 2020 104,992 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 100,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush starting to sererate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

drivers seat has slight play in runner

Pass 4 Dec 2018 91,342 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 84,265 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 78,149 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 74,288 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 69,403 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 64,867 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 60,409 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 55,502 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 55,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 40,449 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 26,897 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 15,356 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 14,967 miles

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

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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EN05 TGK is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EN05 TGK, 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 EN05 TGK registered?

EN05 TGK is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is EN05 TGK safe to buy?

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