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PJ05 NWH

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,805 mi
Last recorded101,805 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 NWH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 101,805 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 101,785 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge, 185/60R15 84H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 98,197 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 90,706 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 84,677 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 77,705 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 65,066 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 60,616 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil outer casing corroded also (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake starting to bind with weight off car

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil outer casing corroded also (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 60,600 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken bottom coil (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil outer casing corroded also (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake starting to bind with weight off car

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil outer casing corroded also (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 57,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 53,081 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner face

Pass 25 Sep 2014 51,607 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 51,607 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 46,441 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 46,441 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 40,663 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 34,588 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 31,297 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 25,700 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 20,507 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 16,040 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 16,033 miles

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

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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PJ05 NWH is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 PJ05 NWH, 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 PJ05 NWH registered?

PJ05 NWH is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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The MOT history for PJ05 NWH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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