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KB05 OTU

2005 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

145,120 mi
Last recorded145,120 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 OTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 145,120 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drivers seat slight play

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 145,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drivers seat slight play

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 138,257 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 136,863 miles

brake pedal sinking under load

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 17 Oct 2017 132,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear axle brake pipes covered in grease

Rear axle outer bushes splitting

lights pulsing slightly when engine running

Pass 25 Oct 2016 129,804 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 129,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 125,143 miles

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

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

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

Slight creeping to brake pedal in mid section, then stops.

offside headlamp aim on lower line

slight distortion to nearside rear tyre

some movement to drivers seat base linkages

Fail 2 Oct 2015 125,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight creeping to brake pedal in mid section, then stops.

offside headlamp aim on lower line

slight distortion to nearside rear tyre

some movement to drivers seat base linkages

Pass 25 Oct 2014 122,906 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 122,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 122,879 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 120,828 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 120,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 116,716 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 116,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 110,122 miles

nearside front suspension arm rearward lower bush starting to perish

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2011 110,122 miles

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

nearside front suspension arm rearward lower bush starting to perish

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2010 102,966 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 91,424 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 90,757 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 86,215 miles

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)

rear wiper torn

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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KB05 OTU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KB05 OTU, 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 KB05 OTU registered?

KB05 OTU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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