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PF05 XYJ

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,570 mi
Last recorded164,570 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 XYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 164,570 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 152,764 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front bonnet/slam panel damage secure no sharp edges

Pass 7 Oct 2023 138,107 miles

Front bonnet and bonnet slam panel damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 127,287 miles

Front slight bonnet.and bonnet slam panel damage.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 127,287 miles

Front slight bonnet.and bonnet slam panel damage.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 117,911 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 108,196 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 108,196 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 96,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 86,976 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 78,285 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 69,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 63,439 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 63,439 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2014 60,815 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 60,815 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 60,002 miles

n/s front anti-roll bar link rubbers starting to perish

n/s front suspension lower arm bush perishing

Fail 12 Jul 2013 60,002 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front anti-roll bar link rubbers starting to perish

n/s front suspension lower arm bush perishing

Pass 12 Jul 2012 56,491 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 56,491 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 51,062 miles

front coil springs corroded

o/s/f lower arm inner bush starting to unbond may need attention asap

Pass 10 Jul 2010 44,271 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,851 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 33,750 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 XYJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PF05 XYJ, 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 XYJ registered?

PF05 XYJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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