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PE05 WCJ

2005 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,490 mi
Last recorded96,490 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 WCJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 96,490 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 92,292 miles

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Nearside Front suspension to slightly worn

Nearside Front suspension top slightly worn

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Pass 29 May 2018 88,037 miles

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

oil filter corroded

Fail 29 May 2018 88,037 miles

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

oil filter corroded

Pass 20 May 2017 84,859 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both front coil springs corroded

Fail 12 May 2017 84,857 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 75,976 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 72,095 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 68,578 miles

Front suspension arm at n/s rear bush perishing/cracking.

Rear axle bushes perishing/cracking.

Fail 26 Sep 2014 68,577 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front suspension arm at n/s rear bush perishing/cracking.

Rear axle bushes perishing/cracking.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 62,849 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges o/s & n/s.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 59,054 miles

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 48,614 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 43,304 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,508 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 34,932 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 28,236 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 WCJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 PE05 WCJ, 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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PE05 WCJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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