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HK05 PKY

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,141 mi
Last recorded143,141 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 PKY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 143,141 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 134,443 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 130,125 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 125,031 miles

Headlights Slightly Deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2018 106,628 miles

Headlamps deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2018 106,628 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 96,397 miles

Suggest check rear brakes

Both headlamps deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2017 96,397 miles

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

Both headlamps deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suggest check rear brakes

Pass 20 May 2016 86,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 79,293 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 79,293 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 70,754 miles

Slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 22 May 2013 70,602 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 22 May 2013 70,601 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 22 May 2012 63,429 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre showing signs of wear on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped

Fail 22 May 2012

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant tempreture gauge not working

fuel level gauge not working

main beam tell tale lamp not working

nearside front tyre showing signs of wear on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped

oil level low

rev counter not working

warning lamps are not illuminating when ignition switched on/off

Pass 17 May 2011 53,546 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 25 May 2010 41,898 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 30,584 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)

Pass 23 May 2008 21,617 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 PKY is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HK05 PKY, 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 PKY registered?

HK05 PKY is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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