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VE05 ZWL

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,867 mi
Last recorded106,867 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 ZWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 106,867 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake recorded low effort may require adjustment or repair

Pass 28 Apr 2020 99,218 miles

rear tyres on 2.00mm

Fail 28 Apr 2020 99,218 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear tyres on 2.00mm

Pass 11 Mar 2019 96,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 89,404 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 89,404 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 80,116 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 70,585 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot Top mount (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 70,585 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot Top mount (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 63,861 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 56,337 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 56,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 48,833 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 46,789 miles

plastic covers on sills

Fail 24 Oct 2012 46,789 miles

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

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

plastic covers on sills

Pass 22 Oct 2011 40,024 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 40,024 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 31,914 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 31,874 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 24,174 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 18,105 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 ZWL is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE05 ZWL registered?

VE05 ZWL is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is VE05 ZWL safe to buy?

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