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PL05 WDF

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,197 mi
Last recorded70,197 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 WDF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 70,197 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All over (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 70,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All over (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 64,887 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front sub frame corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2021 64,887 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front sub frame corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2020 63,639 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 63,639 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 61,434 miles

both front tyres low on edges.

offside rear tyre low on edge.

underbody and suspension. corrosion. undersealed

Fail 27 Aug 2019 61,434 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres low on edges.

offside rear tyre low on edge.

underbody and suspension. corrosion. undersealed

Fail 17 Jul 2019 61,222 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre low and cracking

both front tyres low on edges

underbody and suspension corroded,some areas weak

Pass 12 Jul 2018 57,113 miles

underbody and suspension corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2018 57,113 miles

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

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2017 52,316 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 52,316 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 50,112 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 48,024 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 48,024 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 45,731 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 45,731 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 43,115 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 42,097 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 38,848 miles

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 17 Jul 2010 33,246 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 28,275 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 21,410 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 21,410 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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PL05 WDF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PL05 WDF, 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 WDF registered?

PL05 WDF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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