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HD05 FAA

2005 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,534 mi
Last recorded105,534 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 FAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 105,534 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edge

Fail 8 Jan 2018 105,533 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edge

Pass 6 Jan 2017 96,332 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 86,548 miles

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

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

front brake discs wearing.

front wiper blades split.

Fail 26 Jan 2016 86,548 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front wiper blades split.

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

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

front brake discs wearing.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 83,125 miles

damage to passangers door mirror.

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 77,136 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear lower bushes starting to de-bond

hand brake travel high

Pass 25 Jul 2013 73,665 miles

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

nearside door mirror damage

Pass 20 Jul 2012 64,027 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 64,027 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 54,594 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 46,360 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 34,631 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 22,347 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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HD05 FAA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HD05 FAA, 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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What year was HD05 FAA registered?

HD05 FAA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is HD05 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD05 FAA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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