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MJ05 VSX

2005 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,073 mi
Last recorded108,073 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 VSX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 108,073 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly suspension noisy (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 108,072 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly suspension noisy (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2017 98,564 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 89,906 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 89,906 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to wheels (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2015 89,867 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 89,867 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 89,386 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear brake slight binding

Fail 4 Mar 2015 89,376 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear brake slight binding

Pass 1 Feb 2014 77,366 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 74,706 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 9 May 2012 68,765 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 58,621 miles

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

gear oil leak

Fail 9 May 2011 58,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

gear oil leak

Pass 10 May 2010 41,865 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 36,193 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 119,713 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 29,770 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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MJ05 VSX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MJ05 VSX, 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 MJ05 VSX registered?

MJ05 VSX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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