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FY05 OTS

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

117,030 mi
Last recorded117,030 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 OTS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 117,030 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 116,276 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

exhaust system hangers worn

handbrake travel higher then normal but still operates

n/s/r shocker leaking slightly

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre cracking and wearing close to limit

o/s/r shocker leaking slightly

o/s/r tyre cracking

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2022 112,909 miles

Rear Shockers corroded

Underbody corrosion

exhaust rusted

front brake pipes corroded

front subframe corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2021 109,621 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion under vehicle

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2021 109,621 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion under vehicle

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2020 107,406 miles

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Dec 2020 107,406 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2019 106,017 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 103,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box has a snapped hanger 1 0f 3. still adequately supported

Fail 19 Jun 2018 103,251 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi on rear axle to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi on rear axle to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box has a snapped hanger 1 0f 3. still adequately supported

Pass 19 Jun 2017 102,719 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 102,719 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 100,914 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 98,534 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust hanger corroded and insecure

Pass 15 May 2014 91,866 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine light on

Fail 12 May 2014 91,688 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine light on

Pass 11 May 2013 78,981 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 65,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 54,779 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 May 2011 54,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 44,319 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 44,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 36,001 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 35,628 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 23,230 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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FY05 OTS is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FY05 OTS, 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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FY05 OTS is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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