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NJ05 XGN

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,066 mi
Last recorded96,066 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 XGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 96,066 miles

Fuel hose chafing filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

rear half of chassis and related component corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2022 96,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fuel hose chafing filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

rear half of chassis and related component corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 81,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 81,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 72,844 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake performance only just the requirements

Pass 1 Jul 2016 67,485 miles

Nearside Front balljoint slight play

Offside Rear tyre 2mm,runout

all coil springs very poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

handbrake travel just acceptable

rear shockers poor condition (corroded

slight suspension knocks

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 18 May 2015 63,935 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 63,935 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 60,652 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 54,525 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 54,525 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 50,216 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 45,445 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 39,957 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 33,321 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 23,846 miles

Nearside 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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NJ05 XGN is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJ05 XGN, 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 NJ05 XGN registered?

NJ05 XGN is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is NJ05 XGN safe to buy?

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