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HG05 WBY

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,764 mi
Last recorded102,764 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 WBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 102,764 miles

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

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

engine light on

near side front side light dim

noise in wiper motor

off side front head light glass poor /aim ok

small damage to near side front rim

Pass 6 Sep 2012 84,982 miles

advise clutch poor (strong smell )

advise front ball joint gators weeping grease

advise mil on

advise n/s/f wishbone slightly split

advise o/s headlamp cloudy

advise o/s sill damaged

advise slight handbrake travel

advise wiper motor noisy

Fail 4 Sep 2012 84,963 miles

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

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

advise clutch poor (strong smell )

advise front ball joint gators weeping grease

advise mil on

advise n/s/f wishbone slightly split

advise o/s headlamp cloudy

advise o/s sill damaged

advise slight handbrake travel

advise wiper motor noisy

Fail 16 Aug 2012 84,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Both front bottom ball joint gaiters seeping grease

Dent O/S/F sill

MIL light on

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 56,963 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 28,382 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 21,045 miles

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

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

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

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 WBY is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WBY, 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 HG05 WBY registered?

HG05 WBY is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 June 2005.

Is HG05 WBY safe to buy?

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