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MM05 AEF

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,129 mi
Last recorded100,129 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 AEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 100,129 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 100,129 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 100,129 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 98,161 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 93,607 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 93,606 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 87,623 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 87,623 miles

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 aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front wishbone bushes deteriorated

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

both front wheels wearing from in side

hand brake lever traveling high

Pass 13 Oct 2015 76,927 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 76,927 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 70,234 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 61,312 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 54,625 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake sqeeking

Fail 22 Sep 2012 54,625 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake sqeeking

Pass 5 Oct 2011 48,336 miles

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2010 41,489 miles

sill covers

Pass 25 Aug 2009 32,857 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED SLIGHTLY

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 27,781 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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MM05 AEF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MM05 AEF, 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 MM05 AEF registered?

MM05 AEF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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