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MD05 SSU

2005 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

38,675 mi
Last recorded38,675 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 SSU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 38,675 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Bumper Insecure

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 38,674 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper Insecure

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 22,585 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 22,585 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 22,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 16,051 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 13,378 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 13,378 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 7,154 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 6,699 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 6,679 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 6,592 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 6,444 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 6,282 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 6,072 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 5,831 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 5,520 miles

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres perished/cracking up between treads

Pass 23 Aug 2011 5,207 miles

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres perished/cracking up between tread

Pass 23 Aug 2010 4,877 miles

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres perished/cracking between treads

Pass 2 Sep 2009 4,250 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 3,330 miles

Nail in nearside rear 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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MD05 SSU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MD05 SSU, 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 MD05 SSU registered?

MD05 SSU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 August 2005.

Is MD05 SSU safe to buy?

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