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SD05 EEX

2005 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

61,961 mi
Last recorded61,961 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 EEX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 61,961 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 60,237 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 60,237 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 57,171 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 57,171 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 51,849 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT INDICATES A FAULT

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 47,288 miles

osf tyre worn on inside and outside edges

Fail 21 Jul 2015 47,288 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

osf tyre worn on inside and outside edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2014 42,790 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light stays on

Pass 19 Jul 2013 38,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 38,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 34,206 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front wishbone bondin on rubber bush starting too split

Pass 19 Jul 2012 34,206 miles

nearside front wishbone bondin on rubber bush starting too split

Pass 21 Jul 2011 30,484 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 26,079 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 21,635 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 21,627 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 15,297 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 15,297 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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SD05 EEX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 SD05 EEX, 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 SD05 EEX registered?

SD05 EEX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is SD05 EEX safe to buy?

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