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PK05 FEP

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,757 mi
Last recorded92,757 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 FEP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 92,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT UPPER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 89,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside small ends (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 85,313 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside rear shock absorber protector sleeve insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2017 84,056 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 82,359 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 82,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 76,370 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 72,329 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 72,329 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 68,148 miles

all brake pipes are plastic coated and slightly corroded at the ends

Fail 31 Jan 2014 68,148 miles

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

all brake pipes are plastic coated and slightly corroded at the ends

Pass 25 Jan 2013 61,687 miles

EML illuminated indicating fault

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 55,670 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 55,670 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 47,410 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 38,312 miles

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

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 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2008 28,160 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 28,160 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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PK05 FEP is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PK05 FEP, 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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PK05 FEP is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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