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NG05 ULP

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,698 mi
Last recorded151,698 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 ULP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2020 151,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer rear wheel arch corroded and holed

Pass 11 Dec 2019 148,134 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective HANGERS BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 148,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective HANGERS BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 144,995 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front headlamp damaged

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2018 144,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2017 140,936 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT BUMPER CRACKED

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

VEHICLE UNDERSEALED

Pass 15 Nov 2016 135,867 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Vehicle under sealed

Pass 18 Nov 2015 130,671 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 130,671 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 124,814 miles

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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Nov 2013 119,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 112,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2012 112,921 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 106,860 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Apr 2011 94,620 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 74,800 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 74,800 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 55,357 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 32,825 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 ULP is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NG05 ULP, 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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NG05 ULP is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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