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LW05 DDA

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,711 mi
Last recorded34,711 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 DDA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 34,711 miles

tyres started to perish

Pass 27 Nov 2019 32,037 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 29,305 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 27,109 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 24 Nov 2016 24,981 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 23,098 miles

front pads close to limit

rear tyres deteriorated (cracking) but not excessive

Pass 1 Dec 2014 20,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 20,739 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2013 17,983 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 15,463 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 13,765 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 89,208 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 70,347 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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LW05 DDA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LW05 DDA, 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 LW05 DDA registered?

LW05 DDA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 August 2005.

Is LW05 DDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW05 DDA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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