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VE05 EBG

2005 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,199 mi
Last recorded93,199 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 EBG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 93,199 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 93,199 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 83,245 miles

front lower arms rear bushes perished

Fail 4 Nov 2014 83,245 miles

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

front lower arms rear bushes perished

Pass 7 Nov 2013 73,550 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 73,550 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 63,630 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 5 Nov 2012 63,630 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 10 Nov 2011 54,112 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 44,379 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 35,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 31,039 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 31,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 31,555 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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VE05 EBG is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VE05 EBG, 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 VE05 EBG registered?

VE05 EBG is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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The MOT history for VE05 EBG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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