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RL05 XCS

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,652 mi
Last recorded132,652 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 XCS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 132,652 miles

Central exhaust slightly damaged

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (drop link) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper split and smearing

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 18 Dec 2018 132,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Central exhaust slightly damaged

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (drop link) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper split and smearing

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 5 Oct 2018 132,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. all rear (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 121,675 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 121,675 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 92,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 92,052 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 82,849 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 77,072 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 70,853 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 70,849 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 61,956 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 52,045 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 52,045 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 42,325 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 32,436 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 4 Jun 2008 23,166 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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RL05 XCS is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RL05 XCS, 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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RL05 XCS is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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