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NC05 RDU

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,089 mi
Last recorded153,089 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 153,089 miles

Advise inspection of rear brakes

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

Plastic sills fitted obscuring components

Fail 15 May 2018 153,051 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Advise inspection of rear brakes

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

Plastic sills fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Jun 2017 130,991 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 130,991 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 117,578 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 106,524 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 97,767 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 May 2014 97,767 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 May 2013 91,250 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriated on outter shoulder

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken bt still supporting the system.

Pass 29 May 2013 91,250 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriated on outter shoulder

rear exhaust bracket broken bt still supporting the system.

Fail 1 Jun 2012 83,808 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 83,808 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 75,205 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 68,790 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 68,790 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2009 59,287 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 44,689 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2008 44,689 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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 RDU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RDU, 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 RDU registered?

NC05 RDU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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