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SC05 MLL

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

66,048 mi
Last recorded66,048 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 MLL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 66,048 miles

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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear inner sills corroded

sill covers fitted not alowing full inspection

Fail 23 Sep 2024 66,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear inner sills corroded

sill covers fitted not alowing full inspection

Pass 29 Sep 2023 64,655 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 59,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 59,894 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 55,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 54,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 54,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 53,259 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 52,097 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 51,138 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 49,948 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 48,819 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 48,819 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2014 47,540 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 46,255 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 44,938 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 37,433 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 31,767 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 25,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres tread cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2008 16,821 miles

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)

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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SC05 MLL is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SC05 MLL, 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 SC05 MLL registered?

SC05 MLL is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is SC05 MLL safe to buy?

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