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HK05 FOH

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,544 mi
Last recorded105,544 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 FOH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 105,544 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamp brackets broken but lamps secure

both headlamps just within required height limits but not level to each other and at full adjustment

Fail 19 Mar 2021 105,544 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamp brackets broken but lamps secure

both headlamps just within required height limits but not level to each other and at full adjustment

Pass 26 Mar 2020 100,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut top mount has movement

damage to o/s/f bodywork

screen damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2020 100,717 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut top mount has movement

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

damage to o/s/f bodywork

screen damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2019 96,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage to o/s/f bodywork

damage to screen

movement in front strut top mounts-n/s/f worst

o/s/r shock cover insecure

Fail 26 Mar 2019 96,049 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage to o/s/f bodywork

damage to screen

movement in front strut top mounts-n/s/f worst

o/s/r shock cover insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2018 89,251 miles

front number plate cracked

oil filter rusty

play/ movement o/s/f strut top mount

Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,992 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 21 Mar 2017 81,992 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken mounts (1.7.3)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Mar 2016 74,677 miles

o/s/f lower arm rear bush splitting

Fail 23 Mar 2016 74,677 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

o/s/f lower arm rear bush splitting

Pass 13 Feb 2015 39,639 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 56,491 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 53,687 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 48,879 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 43,558 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 36,650 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 36,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 29,930 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 29,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 24,830 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 FOH is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FOH, 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 FOH registered?

HK05 FOH is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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