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FD05 ENM

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,945 mi
Last recorded138,945 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 ENM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 138,945 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 123,946 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 118,081 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 118,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 117,834 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 108,325 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 108,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 96,769 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 82,567 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 82,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 64,012 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 56,391 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 47,733 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 47,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 46,091 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 42,614 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 42,614 miles

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

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)

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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FD05 ENM is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red 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 FD05 ENM, 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 FD05 ENM registered?

FD05 ENM is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is FD05 ENM safe to buy?

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