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FV05 WME

2005 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,334 mi
Last recorded138,334 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 WME
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 138,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded on both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 138,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 136,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 129,492 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 129,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 129,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Headlamp damaged and out of position (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked white, end of sill has corroded away (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Infront of coil spring, area marked white (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jets out of wheel arch (3.5 (a))

A/C auxbelt hanging off, tensioner loose and/or damaged

Lower radiator mount damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Yellowing/hazy/slightly dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill, just outside 30cm of Suspension mounting, marked white (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 118,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc dust cover breaking up

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 118,375 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded and holed within 12" rear suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working no water (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc dust cover breaking up

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 111,005 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded in places

Pass 28 May 2020 109,509 miles

Offside headlight lense going cloudy

Pass 18 May 2019 106,834 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake comes up more than normal

underside heavily corroded on rear chassie and inner sills

Fail 18 May 2019 106,834 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake comes up more than normal

underside heavily corroded on rear chassie and inner sills

Pass 23 May 2018 102,180 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck

Fail 23 May 2018 102,180 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck

Pass 30 May 2017 97,132 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view rear cover missing (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 May 2016 90,807 miles

Fuel fill neck excessively corroded

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

Fail 24 May 2016 90,801 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel fill neck excessively corroded

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

Nearside front brake disc corroded on the inner edge

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

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

Offside front brake disc corroded on the inner edge

Fail 28 May 2015 83,375 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 83,375 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 72,446 miles

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

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

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

Offside front wiper split

Pass 30 May 2013 60,866 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 60,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 47,471 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 47,471 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 35,480 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 28,478 miles

Nearside front lower suspensionarm bush starting to delaminate

Offside front lower suspension arm bush starting to delaminate

Pass 27 May 2009 23,414 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 18,095 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 WME is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WME, 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 WME is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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