MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,191 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Across axle to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear axle bush (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended bottom arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Outer Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear axle bush (2.4.F.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r brake binding slightly
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PL05 DLU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 PL05 DLU, 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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PL05 DLU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 June 2005.
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