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NG05 FNL

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,062 mi
Last recorded92,062 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 FNL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 92,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 89,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 89,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm to subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 85,162 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 85,131 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 78,429 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 78,425 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 69,702 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 69,692 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2018 64,563 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 60,123 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 55,630 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 51,115 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rack boot cracking

Pass 29 Jan 2014 47,866 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 46,262 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 42,585 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 40,003 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 37,807 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 34,791 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 26,677 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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NG05 FNL is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NG05 FNL, 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 NG05 FNL registered?

NG05 FNL is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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