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SM05 VVG

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,031 mi
Last recorded101,031 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 VVG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2022 101,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation brake pedal sinking to the floor (1.2.1 (d))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 94,961 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 94,961 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 85,774 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 81,511 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 76,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 69,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NSF tyre cut in sidewall no cords showing

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement heavy corrosion (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement heavy corrosion (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy cracking in tread and sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 69,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NSF tyre cut in sidewall no cords showing

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement heavy corrosion (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement heavy corrosion (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy cracking in tread and sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 62,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but not exposing canvas.

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear tyre perished but not exposing canvas.

Fail 8 Jun 2015 62,935 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but not exposing canvas.

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear tyre perished but not exposing canvas.

Pass 29 May 2014 58,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 53,283 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 47,764 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 43,120 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 36,461 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 29,386 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 21,915 miles

ALL TYRES WORN, BOTH FRONT JUST LEGAL, FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED

Fail 2 Jun 2008 21,915 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ALL TYRES WORN, BOTH FRONT JUST LEGAL, FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED

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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SM05 VVG is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SM05 VVG, 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 SM05 VVG registered?

SM05 VVG is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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