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NH05 TZC

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,376 mi
Last recorded113,376 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 TZC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 113,376 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 94,397 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 94,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1.8mm - 195/50R15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2017 91,430 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 91,423 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 May 2016 87,763 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 87,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 80,875 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 80,796 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jul 2014 72,030 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 72,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 62,854 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 52,377 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 52,377 miles

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

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

front pads worn discs worn and corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2011 39,832 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 27,038 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 16,500 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 13,640 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 13,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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NH05 TZC is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 NH05 TZC, 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 NH05 TZC registered?

NH05 TZC is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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