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PG05 FWM

2005 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,512 mi
Last recorded120,512 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 FWM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 120,512 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 120,512 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 104,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 91,262 miles

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

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 90,965 miles

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

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

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

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake n/s 50 - o/s 90

Pass 12 Jul 2016 81,412 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake n/s 100 - o/s 100

Fail 11 Jul 2016 81,411 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60R15 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake n/s 100 - o/s 100

Fail 9 Jul 2015 73,470 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 73,470 miles

Coolant leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 66,048 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 60,465 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Jul 2012 56,944 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 53,629 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 53,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 47,300 miles

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 30 Sep 2009 31,943 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 19,347 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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PG05 FWM is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PG05 FWM, 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 PG05 FWM registered?

PG05 FWM is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is PG05 FWM safe to buy?

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