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PJ05 WHP

2005 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,726 mi
Last recorded134,726 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 WHP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 134,726 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 125,340 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 113,890 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 107,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

head lights slight dim

Fail 3 Nov 2021 107,969 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

head lights slight dim

Pass 19 May 2018 99,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 94,954 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 94,939 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel return pipe corroded and holed (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel tank filled pipe corroded and holed (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 91,657 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on.

Fail 13 Jul 2015 91,657 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 87,668 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mount snapped but exhaust still secured

Fail 22 Jul 2014 87,668 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mount snapped but exhaust still secured

Pass 2 Jul 2013 78,038 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 69,357 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 69,357 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 60,041 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 59,702 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 42,615 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 34,136 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 24,530 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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PJ05 WHP is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PJ05 WHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ05 WHP registered?

PJ05 WHP is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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