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FP05 OWB

2005 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,375 mi
Last recorded111,375 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 OWB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 111,375 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 97,167 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 97,167 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2017 80,844 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 80,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlights (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 70,362 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 64,074 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front reg plate cracked

n/s front suspension arm mounting bush (bonding seperated but not excessive)

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2015 64,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front reg plate cracked

n/s front suspension arm mounting bush (bonding seperated but not excessive)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2014 50,842 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2013 42,295 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 42,235 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 37,043 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 29,002 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 29,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 17,672 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2009 13,843 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 11,555 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 OWB is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OWB, 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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FP05 OWB is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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