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SE05 JXN

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

88,653 mi
Last recorded88,653 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 JXN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 88,653 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 88,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 84,779 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/40/17(2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front cracking in tread (205/40/17(3.4mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/40/17(2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

slight wear in both front hub ball joint sockets

Fail 9 Aug 2016 84,779 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/40/17(2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front cracking in tread (205/40/17(3.4mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/40/17(2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

slight wear in both front hub ball joint sockets

Pass 7 Aug 2015 77,126 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 77,126 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake fluid requires replacement

Pass 6 Aug 2014 69,887 miles

n/s front tyre worn on both edges(205/40/17)(3mm)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 69,887 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s front tyre worn on both edges(205/40/17)(3mm)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 62,643 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 62,643 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 51,890 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 51,890 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 43,566 miles

exhaust heatshield rattling

rear brakes have low adjustment

Fail 12 Aug 2011 43,566 miles

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

exhaust heatshield rattling

rear brakes have low adjustment

Pass 4 Aug 2010 36,705 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 31,796 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 25,900 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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SE05 JXN is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SE05 JXN, 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 SE05 JXN registered?

SE05 JXN is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is SE05 JXN safe to buy?

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