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PL05 WDG

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,457 mi
Last recorded96,457 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 WDG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 96,457 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion underneath

Pass 27 Oct 2023 93,596 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 93,596 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2022 91,459 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 89,567 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jul 2019 88,762 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 86,465 miles

vehicle under body showing signs of corrosion outside prescribed areas recommend an under seal for protection against further rust/corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2018 86,448 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

vehicle under body showing signs of corrosion outside prescribed areas recommend an under seal for protection against further rust/corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2017 82,048 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 76,871 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 76,871 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 71,353 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

near side rear brake has a slight bend

Pass 3 Jul 2014 66,188 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 61,074 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 55,409 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 47,957 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 39,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 39,814 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 31,863 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 22,158 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 WDG is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WDG, 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 WDG registered?

PL05 WDG is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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