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SB05 HVR

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,877 mi
Last recorded100,877 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 HVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 100,877 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 100,875 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 98,606 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 98,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 97,531 miles

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

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

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

both front outer metal brake pipes greased

both rear inner metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 91,290 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

under body corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2017 91,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2016 85,383 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 85,378 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 76,134 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 73,258 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 73,258 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 68,439 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 61,312 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 61,305 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2012 58,231 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 58,231 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 48,903 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 48,903 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 38,925 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 21 May 2009 29,983 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2008 22,799 miles

n/s/f driveshaft inner boot split

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 HVR is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SB05 HVR, 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 SB05 HVR registered?

SB05 HVR is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 May 2005.

Is SB05 HVR safe to buy?

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