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NC05 OJA

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,894 mi
Last recorded98,894 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 OJA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 98,894 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parts of vehicle underside covered with underseal

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas /components

Fail 6 Aug 2026 98,884 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parts of vehicle underside covered with underseal

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas /components

Pass 8 Aug 2025 89,074 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 88,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

under body very corroded in places

Pass 27 Jun 2024 83,771 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

General Corrosion to underbody and components

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

Parking Brake Lever has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Jun 2023 82,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight corrosion sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2022 81,449 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle body/chassis corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 78,129 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread area puncture holes visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2021 78,129 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread area puncture holes visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 77,000 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened vehicle components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle chassis/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 76,997 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front subframe corroded (corroded outer structure and inner structure visible). (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front subframe corroded (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle chassis/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 73,754 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 70,902 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 66,413 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 60,918 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 55,796 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 55,796 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2014 49,769 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 43,434 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 38,309 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 31,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 25,292 miles

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

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 24 Jun 2009 18,980 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 12,699 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 OJA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NC05 OJA, 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 NC05 OJA registered?

NC05 OJA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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