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SY05 RXP

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,083 mi
Last recorded89,083 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 RXP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 89,083 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 89,083 miles

Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 89,083 miles

front suspenshoin arms corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2018 89,083 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 88,998 miles

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

Nearside Front wish bone bush

font brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2017 88,885 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filler pipe excessively corroded and insecure (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure Missing bolt (3.5.1l)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Body has slight corrosion Under (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 78,470 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2016 78,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported brackets (7.1.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2015 69,590 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 69,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 58,628 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 58,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 48,455 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 48,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 38,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2011 31,101 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 23,421 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 16,854 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 14,701 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 14,701 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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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SY05 RXP is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SY05 RXP, 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 SY05 RXP registered?

SY05 RXP is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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