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LV05 UMJ

2005 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,031 mi
Last recorded131,031 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 UMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 131,031 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 118,503 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 118,358 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 112,330 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 112,330 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 112,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 103,966 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 May 2014 95,144 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 92,402 miles

n/s/r tyre inner tyre wall split

o/s/f tyre on limit

play in o/s/f top mount

wheel alignment

Fail 21 Oct 2013 92,399 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre inner tyre wall split

o/s/f tyre on limit

play in o/s/f top mount

wheel alignment

Pass 15 Oct 2012 82,808 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 75,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 68,927 miles

n/s mirror glass broken

Fail 7 Oct 2010 68,927 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

n/s mirror glass broken

Pass 21 Oct 2009 56,019 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 35,624 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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LV05 UMJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LV05 UMJ, 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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LV05 UMJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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