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HK05 PLN

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,550 mi
Last recorded68,550 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 PLN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 68,550 miles

Advise; rear silencer bracket to mounting broken [however 2 other mountings still supporting]

Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush [both sides] (2.5.A.1c)

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

Strong advise; offside front tyre outer wall has a cut [not reaching the cords].

Fail 16 Oct 2017 68,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Advise; rear silencer bracket to mounting broken [however 2 other mountings still supporting]

Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush [both sides] (2.5.A.1c)

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

Strong advise; offside front tyre outer wall has a cut [not reaching the cords].

Pass 26 Oct 2016 61,021 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 60,405 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 55,381 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 48,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside and centre rear seat and belt missing at time of test

Fail 13 Jun 2013 47,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 42,165 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 42,006 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 37,091 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)

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 21 May 2010 30,335 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 30,335 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 24,505 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 17,890 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 PLN is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 HK05 PLN, 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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HK05 PLN is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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