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SJ05 CAV

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,587 mi
Last recorded65,587 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 CAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 65,587 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Axle Metal Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 65,586 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Axle Metal Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 61,434 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2024 60,014 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 53,031 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

welding repairs heavily coated in sealants/underseal

Fail 15 Jul 2023 53,031 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

welding repairs heavily coated in sealants/underseal

Pass 27 Sep 2022 50,050 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn & offside rear - trailing arm/rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside & offside headlight outer lens' are weathering

rear wiper blade is deteriorated

sill covers fitted

welding repairs heavily coated in sealants/underseal

Fail 23 Sep 2022 50,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area's - marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn & offside rear - trailing arm/rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside & offside headlight outer lens' are weathering

offside front inner sill area's holed - on the limit of a prescribed area

rear wiper blade is deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2021 43,290 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 41,576 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 41,574 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 30,339 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhuast hanger on backbox broken but system is secure

Pass 19 Jun 2018 26,075 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 21,322 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 19,704 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 18,084 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 16,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 14,548 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 13,031 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 11,205 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 9,473 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 8,013 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 6,187 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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SJ05 CAV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ05 CAV, 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 SJ05 CAV registered?

SJ05 CAV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 May 2005.

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