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PE05 KZO

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

82,168 mi
Last recorded82,168 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 KZO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 82,168 miles

Front subframe slightly corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2025 82,168 miles

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

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

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

Front subframe slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2024 69,974 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 69,969 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 61,650 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

abs pump signs of leaking not leaking on test

Fail 25 Oct 2023 61,642 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

abs pump signs of leaking not leaking on test

Pass 26 Sep 2022 59,673 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 59,673 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low N/s + O/s Front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 57,032 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking Brake Lever Travel

Service Brake Pedal Travel

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 57,031 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/s Front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking Brake Lever Travel

Service Brake Pedal Travel

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 55,145 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 55,145 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 51,990 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 46,307 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 46,306 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2017 35,703 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 35,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 23,583 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 23,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 12,108 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 11,670 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 11,670 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 11,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 10,709 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 10,315 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 8,598 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 8,059 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 7,557 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 6,280 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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PE05 KZO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 PE05 KZO, 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 PE05 KZO registered?

PE05 KZO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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