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SE05 KZV

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,016 mi
Last recorded90,016 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 KZV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 90,016 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 89,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 86,135 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 86,125 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 79,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 71,928 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 71,928 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 63,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 55,778 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 45,012 miles

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

front wiper blades slightly smeary and juddering

front discs x/s pitted and scored on inner face

Fail 27 Aug 2010 44,966 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 12 Aug 2009 40,440 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,492 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 30,492 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 KZV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KZV, 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 KZV registered?

SE05 KZV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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