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SR05 BXL

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

136,498 mi
Last recorded136,498 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 BXL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 136,498 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe and jacking points and inner sills heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe x2 places n/s and o/s corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all rear inner sills both sides jacking points heavily surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fuel neck corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2025 136,485 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis near exhaust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe and jacking points and inner sills heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe x2 places n/s and o/s corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all rear inner sills both sides jacking points heavily surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fuel neck corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 126,201 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside outer mirror cover missing

near side front fog light broken

Fail 19 Mar 2024 126,200 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside outer mirror cover missing

near side front fog light broken

Pass 24 Mar 2023 116,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 116,517 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 107,656 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 103,361 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 103,361 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 101,363 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 101,363 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 96,060 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 96,060 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 90,298 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 84,595 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 78,896 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2015 72,468 miles

both rear wheel bearings getting noisy

Pass 18 Mar 2014 66,803 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 66,793 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 51,578 miles

Handbrake lever has very little reserve travel, requires adjustment.

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

Offside Front 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 brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,802 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 29 Mar 2011 23,949 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 22,879 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 19,678 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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SR05 BXL is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SR05 BXL, 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 SR05 BXL registered?

SR05 BXL is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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