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ST05 LJL

2005 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,614 mi
Last recorded140,614 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 LJL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2021 140,614 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded at bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2020 133,048 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre section exhaust hanger broken

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2020 133,037 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre section exhaust hanger broken

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 122,512 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear silencer joint secured by G clamp

Fail 18 Apr 2019 122,178 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear silencer joint secured by G clamp

Pass 10 Apr 2018 110,643 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 101,677 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 90,936 miles

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

two front tyres worn on inner side

Fail 21 Apr 2016 90,913 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 64% (3.7.B.5b)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 42% (3.7.B.6b)

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

two front tyres worn on inner side

Pass 23 Apr 2015 82,009 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 82,009 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 72,093 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 71,634 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 62,484 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 62,444 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 51,244 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 50,919 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

unable to check rear wheel bearings fully due to brake bind

Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,698 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)

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 16 Apr 2010 29,199 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 24,497 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 17,863 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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ST05 LJL is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LJL, 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 ST05 LJL registered?

ST05 LJL is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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