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SO05 VSJ

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

102,770 mi
Last recorded102,770 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 VSJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 102,770 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 97,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 97,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 91,641 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 91,103 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 87,027 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 84,532 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 84,532 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 80,307 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 80,307 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 76,882 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear axel to hubs (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 76,882 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear axel to hubs (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 71,309 miles

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Fail 18 Jan 2016 71,309 miles

Battery insecure incorrect battery fitted (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough top strut bearing (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 20 Jan 2015 134,912 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Fail 19 Jan 2015 134,912 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres close to legal limit

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 15 Jan 2014 59,611 miles

Advise n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

Advise n/s/r brake pipe startig to corrode

Advise o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 14 Jan 2014 59,611 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Advise n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

Advise n/s/r brake pipe startig to corrode

Advise o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jan 2013 58,322 miles

Advise exhaust back box hanger broken off

Advise o/s/f rear wishbone bush debonded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 56,486 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 53,179 miles

o/s suspension arm bush starting to seperate

rear exhaust hanger broken

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

slight seapage from both front shock absorbers

Fail 20 Jul 2011 53,179 miles

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

o/s suspension arm bush starting to seperate

rear exhaust hanger broken

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

slight seapage from both front shock absorbers

Pass 26 Jul 2010 46,742 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 36,039 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 24,252 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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SO05 VSJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SO05 VSJ, 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 SO05 VSJ registered?

SO05 VSJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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