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KH05 FHS

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,798 mi
Last recorded132,798 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 FHS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 132,798 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 132,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 123,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 123,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 117,503 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective os/ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 114,375 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 114,373 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 105,110 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 105,109 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 97,308 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 90,085 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2015 90,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2014 82,763 miles

front brake discs heavily deteriorated and scored inner braking surface

nearside rear brake has slight grab

nearside rear tyre worn close to the min legal limit

Pass 27 Nov 2013 79,871 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 73,810 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 73,810 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 56,328 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 56,328 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 47,308 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2010 47,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 39,029 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 31,082 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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KH05 FHS is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KH05 FHS, 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 KH05 FHS registered?

KH05 FHS is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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