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PK05 UUP

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

80,131 mi
Last recorded80,131 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 UUP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 80,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

all rear suspension slight rust

Pass 2 Aug 2025 78,751 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2025 78,751 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens det (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens det (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.24mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn and cracking on outer edge and cracking inbetween treads and nail in tyre strongly advise 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake low effort 50kg

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 71,769 miles

front to rear underbody/suspension components protected with weather proof sealant

Fail 1 Aug 2024 71,763 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front to rear underbody/suspension components protected with weather proof sealant

Pass 4 Aug 2023 71,728 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 70,501 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 70,501 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 69,505 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 68,395 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbed is corroded

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbed is corroded

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R & O/S/R inner sills and jacking points are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 68,394 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe connection leading to N/S/R is leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbed is corroded

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbed is corroded

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R & O/S/R inner sills and jacking points are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 66,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to all rear covered in grease, Nearside & Offside front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Nearside and Offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner sills / rear beam axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 66,830 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to all rear covered in grease, Nearside & Offside front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both Nearside and offside front and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Nearside and Offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner sills / rear beam axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 65,125 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 65,125 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 63,031 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 63,031 miles

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

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

advise o/s/f inner brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Aug 2016 60,050 miles

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

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 11 Aug 2015 56,988 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 52,346 miles

ADVISE FRONT DROP LINKS GETTING WORN

Fail 28 Aug 2014 52,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

ADVISE FRONT DROP LINKS GETTING WORN

Fail 2 Sep 2013 47,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 47,545 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 43,266 miles

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

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

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

e*m*l* showing on dash

hand brake hi in car

Pass 7 Sep 2011 39,928 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

back wipper split at end

Pass 13 Sep 2010 35,780 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 29,729 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 23,518 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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PK05 UUP is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 PK05 UUP, 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 UUP is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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