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SF05 XHZ

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,692 mi
Last recorded151,692 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 XHZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 151,692 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 151,692 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 145,819 miles

battery loose

both headlight lenses

front number plate

front subframe

o/s mirror broken

Fail 21 Jan 2020 145,819 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 142,766 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 133,007 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 133,007 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 124,628 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 124,628 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 111,029 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 100,595 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 94,946 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 94,946 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 90,310 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)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 90,307 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 87,254 miles

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.

Fail 23 Sep 2011 87,247 miles

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.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 75,413 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 65,185 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 46,421 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 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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What year was SF05 XHZ registered?

SF05 XHZ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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