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FP05 NTL

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,534 mi
Last recorded57,534 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 NTL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 57,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 56,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

windscreen slight damage

Pass 10 Nov 2023 54,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front tyre slightly worn low on the edges

offside front tyre has slight cracking

offside windscreen slight damage

Pass 9 Nov 2022 51,428 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 49,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2020 48,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 45,492 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly perished

both rear brakes slightly binding on

windscreen slight damage

Pass 17 May 2018 43,268 miles

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

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

both front tyres slight cracking in tread area [ 185/60/15/84H ]

both rear tyres slight cracking in tread area

offside rear brake slight binding

Pass 8 May 2017 41,613 miles

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

nearside front lower arm rear bush slightly perished condition

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Apr 2016 38,339 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 38,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 36,576 miles

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

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

offside front wiper blade split at end

Pass 13 May 2014 34,685 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 34,685 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 31,441 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 29,605 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 27,884 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 27,884 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2010 25,993 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 21,428 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 21,428 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2008 15,527 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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FP05 NTL is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FP05 NTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP05 NTL registered?

FP05 NTL is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is FP05 NTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 NTL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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