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FH05 HRM

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,737 mi
Last recorded76,737 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 HRM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 76,737 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 76,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 73,414 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2014 67,860 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 67,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 62,031 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 58,264 miles

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

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

n/s drive shaft oil seal leaking

Fail 19 Jun 2012 58,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 3 Jun 2011 52,663 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2010 46,445 miles

Brakes squealing badly

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2009 40,828 miles

nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking (fresh oil)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 40,828 miles

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

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

nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking (fresh oil)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 33,086 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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FH05 HRM is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FH05 HRM, 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 FH05 HRM registered?

FH05 HRM is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 June 2005.

Is FH05 HRM safe to buy?

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