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SF05 WNR

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,070 mi
Last recorded91,070 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 WNR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 91,070 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 91,060 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 80,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 80,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 75,533 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 71,774 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inner / wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 71,774 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inner / wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 63,629 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 59,626 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 56,215 miles

both front top shocker mountings have freeplay when jacked up but ok in normal driving position

Fail 28 Apr 2015 56,215 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front top shocker mountings have freeplay when jacked up but ok in normal driving position

Pass 24 Apr 2014 50,885 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 45,254 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 45,082 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 40,221 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 38,169 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 May 2010 34,265 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 29,860 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 24,250 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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SF05 WNR is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SF05 WNR, 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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SF05 WNR is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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