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FD05 LZO

2005 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,519 mi
Last recorded80,519 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 LZO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 80,519 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 79,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Front play in top strut mount

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 7 Oct 2023 79,053 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both top strut mounts

Fail 6 Oct 2023 79,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in both top strut mounts

Pass 20 Oct 2022 78,449 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 20 Oct 2022 78,449 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 21 Oct 2021 78,124 miles

Front Upper nearside and offside top mounts have slight play

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 16 Oct 2020 77,620 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside top suspension mounts slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 16 Oct 2020 77,620 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside top suspension mounts slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Apr 2019 77,440 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 25 Apr 2018 76,193 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 21 Apr 2017 73,222 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 21 Apr 2016 70,254 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 22 Apr 2015 66,781 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 24 Apr 2014 63,088 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 28 Mar 2013 58,648 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 27 Mar 2012 55,901 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Fail 27 Mar 2012 55,901 miles

Nearside 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)

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 27 Apr 2011 48,905 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 48,905 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 41,709 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 29,747 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 29,747 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 19,173 miles

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 LZO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD05 LZO, 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 LZO registered?

FD05 LZO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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