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VE05 KPU

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,816 mi
Last recorded90,816 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 KPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 90,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 90,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 78,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jul 2015 78,367 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 May 2014 70,674 miles

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

nearside front tyre close to the legal limit and cracked slightly

nearside rear tyre close to the legal limit and cracking slightly

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2012 60,242 miles

both front tyres low on tread

Fail 2 Aug 2012 60,242 miles

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

both front tyres low on tread

Pass 14 Jul 2011 55,386 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 42,815 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 35,288 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 29,655 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 KPU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KPU, 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 KPU registered?

VE05 KPU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is VE05 KPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE05 KPU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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