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HK05 FOA

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

86,381 mi
Last recorded86,381 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 FOA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 86,381 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 81,512 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s MacPherson struts upper top bearings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak [slight]

Pass 13 Mar 2020 78,529 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s top mounting [bearings] worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear service brake [foot brake ] and handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s rear brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 72,337 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service brake and handbrake showing low effort (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 66,523 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 66,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster inop and bulb fault (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster inop (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 66,449 miles

Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 66,449 miles

Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.C.3c)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Dec 2015 63,896 miles

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

Fail 26 Dec 2015 63,896 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 58,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 58,091 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 50,461 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 50,461 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 50,403 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 44,985 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 44,985 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 39,537 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 35,415 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 35,392 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 29,667 miles

Full brake inspection, o/s/r tyre out of shape,low on tread,and cuts in tread, Nail in n/s/r tyre and low on tread, Both front lower wishbones-bushes perished, o/s/r seat belt slow to return, Plastic covers over outer sills.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Strongly adv,

Fail 5 Jun 2009 29,375 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Strongly adv, o/s/f lower ball joint worn, o/s/f lower wishbone-rear bush split, n/s/f lower wishbone-rear bush worn, Full brake inspection, Nail in n/s/r tyre tread, o/s/r tyre out of shape and cuts in tread, Both rear tyres low on tread.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 17,677 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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HK05 FOA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HK05 FOA, 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 HK05 FOA registered?

HK05 FOA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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