MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,692 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level 10% not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))
sill covers fitted
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 59% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level 10% not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))
sill covers fitted
battery loose
both headlight lenses
front number plate
front subframe
o/s mirror broken
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and rear bush parted (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Road wheel more than one fixing missing 1 bolt from every wheel missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
battery loose
both headlight lenses
front number plate
front subframe
o/s mirror broken
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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)
Front brake discs corroded and pitted.
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside and offside front suspension lower arm rear bushes separating.
Offside rear brake pipe corroded.
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs corroded and pitted.
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside and offside front suspension lower arm rear bushes separating.
Offside rear brake pipe corroded.
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SF05 XHZ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 XHZ, 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 XHZ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 July 2005.
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