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PL05 XHN

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,094 mi
Last recorded113,094 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 113,094 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 103,717 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 85,298 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 81,364 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 81,358 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 73,457 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 73,457 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 64,454 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 64,454 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 64,435 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 57,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres have slight perishing to yhe outer side walls.

rear wiper worn

Fail 18 Jun 2013 57,086 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wipers wearing

front brake discs worn advise front brake check

n/s rear brake sticking advise rear brake check

Pass 26 Jun 2012 50,318 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 50,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 44,575 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 38,391 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion present on front subframe

corrosion present on rear brake pipe ferrules

corrosion present on support bracket downpipe

Fail 2 Jul 2010 38,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion present on front subframe

corrosion present on rear brake pipe ferrules

corrosion present on support bracket downpipe

Pass 27 Jul 2009 36,323 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 33,733 miles

lower arm rear bushes worn

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 XHN is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XHN, 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 XHN is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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