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RN05 KKG

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,793 mi
Last recorded167,793 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 KKG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 167,793 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 161,385 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on windscreen zone A/B (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 161,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on windscreen zone A/B (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 154,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 154,368 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 147,810 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front seat free play in runner

Fail 8 Jul 2020 147,810 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier temp repair carried out (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front seat free play in runner

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 144,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 144,981 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides split and not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure rocks excessively front to rear (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 142,294 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber looks damp,advise renewing

both rear tyres on the 1.6mm limit,advise renewing asap 195/55/16

handbrake travel on the limit,advise attention asap

Pass 11 Apr 2017 137,054 miles

Nearside Rear Upper shock pivot point corroded ,advise renewing asap

Offside Front seat feels partly insecure ,limited vision,advise closer inspection asap

transmission/clutch noisy

wiper motor noisy

Fail 10 Apr 2017 137,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper shock pivot point corroded ,advise renewing asap

Offside Front seat feels partly insecure ,limited vision,advise closer inspection asap

transmission/clutch noisy

wiper motor noisy

Pass 13 Apr 2016 128,573 miles

front lower wishbone bushes perished

wear in nearside front anti roll bar link,advise renewing asap

Fail 13 Apr 2016 128,573 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front lower wishbone bushes perished

handbrake travel on the limit

wear in nearside front anti roll bar link,advise renewing asap

Fail 2 Feb 2015 108,319 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear wheel tight when rotated

Pass 2 Feb 2015 108,319 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)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear wheel tight when rotated

Pass 30 Jan 2014 90,166 miles

advanced wear front top suspension mounts

wiper motor noisy

Fail 30 Jan 2014 90,166 miles

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

advanced wear front top suspension mounts

wiper motor noisy

Pass 1 Feb 2013 82,538 miles

1 n/s & 1 o/s windscreen washer jet blocked, but provides sufficent fluid to clear the windscreen.

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

n/s windscreen wiper blade has a small split, but still clears the windscreen effectively.

Fail 1 Feb 2013 82,538 miles

1 n/s & 1 o/s windscreen washer jet blocked, but provides sufficent fluid to clear the windscreen.

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

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

n/s windscreen wiper blade has a small split, but still clears the windscreen effectively.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 72,070 miles

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

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

partial door sill covers fitted.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 60,022 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2010 49,561 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 38,142 miles

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

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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RN05 KKG is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RN05 KKG, 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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RN05 KKG is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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