MOT Status
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200,024 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
front to rear underbody/suspension components slightly corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear bumper damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear bumper damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust hanger broken
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring split through (1.6 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working bulb fitted wrong (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust hanger broken
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
both front tyres wearing badly on edges(bald)
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
both front tyres wearing badly on edges(bald)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Emissions not tested oil below minimum (7.3.A.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm approx (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm approx (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
oil on minimum(leaking)
Engine management light on display
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre scrubbing on inside edge
Oil leak
Rear bumper insecure
Nearside front tyre bald on inside edge
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine management light on display
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre scrubbing on inside edge
Oil leak
Rear bumper insecure
coolant level low
oil level low
Nearside front tyre bald on inside edge
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
nearside front tyre wearing very badly on inner edge(bald)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight drone offside front wheel bearing
slight imbalance and variation front brakes
Nail in nearside rear tyre
engine light on
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
rear tyres wearing
slight judder nearside front brake
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
rear tyres wearing
slight judder nearside front brake
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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VE05 GXV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 GXV, 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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VE05 GXV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 2005.
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