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SH05 FXK

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

69,529 mi
Last recorded69,529 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 FXK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 69,529 miles

Steering stiffer to turn one way than other but works fine

Fail 29 Mar 2019 69,529 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axle pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering stiffer to turn one way than other but works fine

Pass 3 Mar 2018 68,643 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion to front exhaust

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 1 Mar 2018 68,593 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. not locking (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipes corroded, breather leaking. (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play unable to test, due to binding wheel (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding unable to turn by hand (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play unable to test, due to binding wheel (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

oil filter corroded

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

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

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

alternator belt noisey

clutch pedal rubber not fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2017 62,513 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 92,513 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 92,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 61,199 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 54,490 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 54,490 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 51,062 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 2 Oct 2014 50,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 10 Oct 2013 42,843 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front sub frame very rusty

Fail 7 Oct 2013 42,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front sub frame very rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2012 34,662 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 26,984 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 23,592 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 23,592 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 20,145 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 20,143 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 16,943 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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SH05 FXK is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SH05 FXK, 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 SH05 FXK registered?

SH05 FXK is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is SH05 FXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH05 FXK shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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