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RJ05 VUH

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,287 mi
Last recorded126,287 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 VUH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 126,287 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 126,226 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 126,224 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 123,464 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 111,235 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 101,749 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 101,710 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S Mirror is secured with tape

N/S/F Wheels are slightly rough when rotated

N/S/F Wiper is spliting and smears the screen

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

O/S/F Wheels are slightly rough when rotated

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 97,229 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)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 84,362 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER EDGE WEARING

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2010 84,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER EDGE WEARING

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Jun 2010 82,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2009 62,066 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2008 43,350 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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RJ05 VUH is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey 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 RJ05 VUH, 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 RJ05 VUH registered?

RJ05 VUH is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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