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SB05 BHA

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,332 mi
Last recorded142,332 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 BHA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 142,332 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 142,332 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 135,327 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 129,927 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear , rear at flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear , rear at flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cracked+perished

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust center section front bracket broken

Fail 11 Apr 2018 129,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across axle (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear , rear at flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear , rear at flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cracked+perished

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust center section front bracket broken

Pass 7 Mar 2017 116,621 miles

Oil leak ()

Front exhaust hanger corroded off

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 116,601 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front exhaust hanger corroded off

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 111,205 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 101,854 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 97,138 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 89,508 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 89,508 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 82,735 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 82,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 69,157 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 55,487 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 41,217 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 29,045 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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SB05 BHA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SB05 BHA, 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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SB05 BHA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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