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NH05 TZX

2005 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,202 mi
Last recorded90,202 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 TZX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 90,202 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 89,469 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 84,961 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 84,961 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 May 2019 76,160 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 73,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 73,427 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 70,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 67,725 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Oil leak Engine oil filter ()

Fail 3 Oct 2016 67,599 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Oil leak Engine oil filter ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 61,782 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 61,782 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 54,458 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 54,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 49,165 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 43,425 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 43,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 39,194 miles

advise front brake discs corroded on inside edge,advise replace when brake pads due

advise rear shock absorbers damp

advise tyres at 3.0mm

Fail 18 Nov 2011 39,194 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise front brake discs corroded on inside edge,advise replace when brake pads due

advise rear shock absorbers damp

advise tyres at 3.0mm

Pass 22 Nov 2010 31,247 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 25,190 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 18,068 miles

Nearside Rear 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 TZX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TZX, 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 TZX registered?

NH05 TZX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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