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KP05 TLN

2005 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,136 mi
Last recorded95,136 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 TLN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 95,136 miles

Nearside Trailing arm bush split and perished

Offside Rear Trailing arm bush split and perished

Pass 6 Jun 2018 91,677 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 86,664 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 82,599 miles

Rear axle bushes cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2015 76,922 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jun 2015 76,922 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 May 2014 71,584 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 64,613 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 107,860 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 47,198 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 40,768 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 40,768 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,125 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 30,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear tyres wearing uneven

wipers smear

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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KP05 TLN is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KP05 TLN, 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 KP05 TLN registered?

KP05 TLN is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 May 2005.

Is KP05 TLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP05 TLN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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