MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,106 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nerarside (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nerarside (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
fuel pipes corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired nsr/osr (3.6.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
fuel pipes corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs slightly corroded.
Slight play on steering column mounting brackets.(upper).
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs slightly corroded.
Slight play on steering column mounting brackets.(upper).
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SJ05 VTU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 SJ05 VTU, 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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SJ05 VTU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 April 2005.
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