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PL05 WDR

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,411 mi
Last recorded147,411 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 WDR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 147,411 miles

bonnet stay clip damaged

eml light on

n/s front tyre low on tread

n/s front wing damaged and inner mud shield missing

rear seat belts slow to return

wiper motor noisy

Pass 22 Feb 2016 139,374 miles

damage to the n/s of vehicle

front suspension top mounts noisy

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2016 138,942 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s/r (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak o/s/f (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak o/s/r (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

damage to n/s of vehicle

drivers wiper fouling on scuttle panel

engine managment light on

engine oil leak

slight bind o/s/r wheel

Pass 25 Feb 2015 130,110 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 130,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 122,194 miles

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

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 11 Jul 2012 107,060 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)

both front discs worn

full exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2011 94,767 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 13 Jul 2010 79,740 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 65,322 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 65,322 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 50,200 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 50,103 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 WDR is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WDR, 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 WDR registered?

PL05 WDR is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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