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PF05 LVA

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,924 mi
Last recorded110,924 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 LVA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2022 110,924 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge slight

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 110,916 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Deteriorated, no beam image visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 103,564 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn smooth on outer edge

long travel on handbrake

rear axle mtg bushes starting to perish

Pass 21 Oct 2020 100,756 miles

HEAVY CORROSION - ALL COIL SPRINGS, O/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT NOISE, SLIGHT BIND O/S/R BRAKE

Fail 21 Oct 2020 100,756 miles

HEAVY CORROSION - ALL COIL SPRINGS, O/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT NOISE, SLIGHT BIND O/S/R BRAKE

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 97,261 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 98,929 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 91,202 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 91,202 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 84,706 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 79,325 miles

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush split

Fail 2 Jun 2016 79,325 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush split

both front tyres worn

Pass 18 Jun 2015 73,938 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 73,921 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 16 May 2014 69,237 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 64,284 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 62,212 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2011 56,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 56,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 48,891 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 29 Jun 2010 48,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

Fail 19 Jun 2009 39,414 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 39,414 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 24 Jun 2008 29,249 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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PF05 LVA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PF05 LVA, 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 PF05 LVA registered?

PF05 LVA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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