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VX05 UJS

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,495 mi
Last recorded93,495 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 UJS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 93,495 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front slight play found at the road wheels whilst jacked

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive most (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 93,493 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at the mount and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front slight play found at the road while whilst jacked (under gaiter ?)

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 91,718 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center to n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Axle Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 91,716 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center to n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Axle Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 89,534 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 89,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 87,853 miles

Nearside Front shokabsorber corroded

Offside Front shokabsorber corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2022 87,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x two (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shokabsorber corroded

Offside Front shokabsorber corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2021 85,904 miles

PLAY DETECTED AT STEERING WHEEL

REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED, PLASTIC COVERS FITTED

Fail 5 Nov 2021 85,851 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

PLAY DETECTED AT STEERING WHEEL

REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED, PLASTIC COVERS FITTED

Pass 30 Oct 2020 83,799 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 80,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm!! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2019 80,902 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 74,355 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 62,560 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2016 59,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Pass 11 May 2015 55,585 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 53,001 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 49,617 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 40,899 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 31,611 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 24,946 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 17,950 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 9,292 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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VX05 UJS is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX05 UJS, 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 VX05 UJS registered?

VX05 UJS is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is VX05 UJS safe to buy?

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