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FG05 UEF

2005 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,573 mi
Last recorded113,573 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 UEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 113,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 113,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 102,947 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 102,698 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 95,923 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 95,923 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 92,323 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 92,323 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 88,765 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 84,544 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 84,520 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 70,333 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 51,990 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,628 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 35,539 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 26,048 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 26,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 20,980 miles

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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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FG05 UEF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG05 UEF, 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 FG05 UEF registered?

FG05 UEF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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