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FV05 LZA

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,827 mi
Last recorded95,827 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 LZA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 95,827 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front slight movement shock absorber upper mount

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

Fail 21 May 2019 95,826 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight movement shock absorber upper mount

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

Pass 14 May 2018 88,136 miles

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

Nearside wiper rubber split, still clearing screen adequately

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to windscreen outside swept area

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 May 2018 88,101 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside wiper rubber split, still clearing screen adequately

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to windscreen outside swept area

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 80,390 miles

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

damage to nearside of windscreen

Fail 15 May 2017 80,390 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres below the legal limit on edges

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 6 May 2016 70,441 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 59,487 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 59,487 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 15 May 2014 49,114 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 49,114 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 42,875 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 37,685 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 37,685 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 33,280 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 28,521 miles

Offside front lower suspension arm bush starting to delaminate

Pass 1 May 2009 21,470 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 14,901 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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FV05 LZA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver 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 FV05 LZA, 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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FV05 LZA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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