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MT05 PUF

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

128,542 mi
Last recorded128,542 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 PUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 128,542 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 128,538 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH SIDE (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 114,288 miles

Central Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 108,699 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 108,699 miles

Service brake lagging in operation footbrake travel (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 99,500 miles

Rear seats not fitted also rear seatbelt catches missing

Pass 26 Oct 2020 87,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.77mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 71,357 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 71,357 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 62,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner Body Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner Body Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 62,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner Body Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner Body Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 50,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracked and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 44,024 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slight damage to webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

some corrosion to fuel filler piping

Pass 23 Apr 2015 43,480 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 36,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 33,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2012 31,730 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2011 28,863 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some wear to the front brake discs

Pass 19 May 2010 18,954 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 13,680 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 10,957 miles

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

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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MT05 PUF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red 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 MT05 PUF, 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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MT05 PUF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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