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ST05 DUH

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

94,678 mi
Last recorded94,678 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 DUH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2026 94,678 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 93,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 93,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 92,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top strut bush worn

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

accident repair to nearside rear outer sill

Fail 24 Apr 2024 92,624 miles

Fuel pipe leaking front to rear fuel/vent pipe corroded through (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front top strut bush worn

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

accident repair to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 21 Apr 2023 91,759 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 91,754 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 91,399 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear near fuel tank at union corroded

Offside Front head lamp slightly misted

vehicle corroded under neith, inner sills floor pan, rear subframe

Fail 30 Aug 2022 91,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear near fuel tank at union corroded

Offside Front head lamp slightly misted

vehicle corroded under neith, inner sills floor pan, rear subframe

Pass 4 Oct 2021 90,680 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 89,340 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracked

Fail 1 Sep 2020 89,340 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2019 85,510 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle in places

Nearside front fog lamp has water ingress

Nearside rear view mirror glass is damaged

Nearside washer jet is 50% blocked

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 85,508 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant reservoir is empty

Engine oil level is below minimum

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle in places

Nearside front fog lamp has water ingress

Nearside front top mount bearing very stiff/notchy

Nearside rear view mirror glass is damaged

Nearside washer jet is 50% blocked

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 82,190 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant reservoir empty

Engine oil level is on minimum

Front cross member is corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear view mirror glass is damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 82,189 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant reservoir empty

Engine oil level is on minimum

Front cross member is corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear view mirror glass is damaged

Rear exhaust box metal hanger is broken

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 78,084 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn smooth

coolant level low

eml illuminated

nearside mirror glass damaged

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear exhaust box has a bracket broken but not inadequately supported

rear fuel pipe corroded

underside corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2017 78,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside mirror glass damaged

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

both front tyres worn very low on the inner edge

brake pedal rubber worn smooth

coolant level low

eml illuminated

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear exhaust box has a bracket broken but not inadequately supported

rear fuel pipe corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2016 73,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of the seat belt

both front tyres worn on edges

coolant expansion tank cap missing

engine management warning lamp illuminated

metal fuel pipes corroded

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside rear exhaust mounting bracket detached from exhaust box

parking brake lever close to maximum travel

Fail 4 Jun 2016 73,584 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of the seat belt

both front tyres worn on edges

coolant expansion tank cap missing

engine management warning lamp illuminated

metal fuel pipes corroded

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside rear exhaust mounting bracket detached from exhaust box

parking brake lever close to maximum travel

Pass 20 May 2015 688,352 miles

eml illuminated

rear silencer bracket corroded

Fail 13 May 2014 62,570 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

radiator expansion cap missing

Pass 13 May 2014 62,570 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

radiator expansion cap missing

Pass 26 Apr 2013 54,791 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 54,787 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 47,930 miles

lift nearside and offside top strut bearings

nearside rear bush split from casing on bottom suspension arm

rear tyres worn

Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,658 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 38,655 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 28,583 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 18,527 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 18 Apr 2008 9,991 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 9,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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ST05 DUH is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ST05 DUH, 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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ST05 DUH is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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