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SB05 LXG

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

27,437 mi
Last recorded27,437 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 LXG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2020 27,437 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal has excess travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working front washers inop (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f brake pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front bumper damaged & n/s wheel arch liner missing

tailgate wont stay in open position

Pass 14 May 2019 21,188 miles

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

front bumper damaged

Fail 13 May 2019 21,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 4 May 2018 14,400 miles

front bumper damaged

Fail 3 May 2018 14,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

front bumper damaged

Pass 4 May 2017 11,246 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 11,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 9,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 7,000 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 6,371 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 6,306 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 2 May 2013 5,683 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 12 Apr 2012 5,140 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 4,501 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 3,950 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 3,291 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 2,630 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 LXG is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LXG, 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 LXG registered?

SB05 LXG is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is SB05 LXG safe to buy?

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