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NC05 EHJ

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,944 mi
Last recorded62,944 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 EHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 62,944 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 62,940 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 58,246 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Slight corrosion showing on rear brake pipes

Fail 14 Aug 2017 58,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight corrosion showing on rear brake pipes

Pass 27 Aug 2016 55,367 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 55,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 51,018 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

rear wiper torn

Fail 22 Jul 2015 51,018 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

rear wiper torn

Pass 6 Aug 2014 49,956 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

this vehicle has been stood dormant for a long time heavy surface corrosion in all areas checked with corrosion tool meets min m o t spec pass and advise

with vehicle being stood under laying faults may arise if so seek service pass and advise

Fail 31 Jul 2014 49,953 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advise vehicle looks like it has been stood dorment for a long time and general condition of vehicle is poor

Pass 9 Mar 2012 48,058 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 44,097 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 42,719 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 42,719 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2009 33,415 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 22,747 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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NC05 EHJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 NC05 EHJ, 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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NC05 EHJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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