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SR05 DFC

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,613 mi
Last recorded48,613 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 DFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 48,613 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 48,560 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired repair plate fouling on bottom arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached insecure in hub,pinch bolt not tightening joint up correctly (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Jul 2018 48,463 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 44,838 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 41,066 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 37,076 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 33,981 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 31,031 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 31,031 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 28,240 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 25,401 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 23,924 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 21,644 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 19,338 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 DFC is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SR05 DFC, 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 DFC registered?

SR05 DFC is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is SR05 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR05 DFC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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