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MH05 KJO

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

118,746 mi
Last recorded118,746 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 KJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 118,746 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damage to outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front suspension strut has slight play at upper attachment

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 118,744 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damage to outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front suspension strut has slight play at upper attachment

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 113,314 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 109,117 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 109,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 96,698 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 96,698 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 95,713 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/r (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

fuel tank kneck badly corroded

o/s/r parking brake just met the requirements

Fail 25 Apr 2016 95,709 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak and o/s/r (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/r (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

fuel tank kneck badly corroded

o/s/r parking brake just met the requirements

Pass 28 Apr 2015 93,028 miles

both rear tyres cracked on outer wall

eml on

Fail 25 Apr 2015 93,028 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked on outer wall

eml on

Pass 3 May 2014 89,982 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 May 2013 84,786 miles

nearside rear chassis corroding

offside front and nearside front shockers rusting

offside rear chassis corroding

slight corrosion on front suspension bed

Fail 3 May 2013 84,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear chassis corroding

offside front and nearside front shockers rusting

offside rear chassis corroding

rear wiper blade worn

slight corrosion on front suspension bed

Pass 8 Aug 2012 80,906 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 80,906 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 74,243 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 61,376 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 50,278 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 49,953 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 38,408 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 38,408 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

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

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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MH05 KJO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MH05 KJO, 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 MH05 KJO registered?

MH05 KJO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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