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PL05 EKO

2005 Suzuki Swift

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

90,404 mi
Last recorded90,404 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 EKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 90,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 83,381 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 78,472 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 76,987 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 76,987 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 75,789 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 75,789 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 74,305 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 72,017 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Jul 2018 72,017 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jul 2017 68,105 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 64,274 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 61,059 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 57,309 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 52,201 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 47,388 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,255 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 35,008 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 28,408 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 22,011 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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PL05 EKO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EKO, 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 PL05 EKO registered?

PL05 EKO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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