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HG05 JXU

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

101,902 mi
Last recorded101,902 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 JXU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 101,902 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 98,912 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 96,574 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 93,762 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 91,218 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 91,218 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 86,502 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 86,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 81,797 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 81,797 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 75,870 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 75,870 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 69,868 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 63,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear brakes slight bind

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 57,705 miles

Child seat fitted.

Nearside Front Brakes are binding slightly.

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in tread which isn't deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brakes are binding slightly.

Fail 1 Apr 2016 57,704 miles

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

Child seat fitted.

Nearside Front Brakes are binding slightly.

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in tread which isn't deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brakes are binding slightly.

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 51,555 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 45,477 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Apr 2014 45,404 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2013 38,828 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 33,490 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 30,280 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 28,041 miles

o/s/f/inner c/v boot holed

Pass 19 Jun 2009 22,556 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 18,953 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade torn

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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HG05 JXU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HG05 JXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HG05 JXU?

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What year was HG05 JXU registered?

HG05 JXU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is HG05 JXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 JXU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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