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W28 JMM

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,273 mi
Last recorded69,273 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW28 JMM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 69,273 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 68,805 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 67,785 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 67,100 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 66,964 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 66,569 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 66,298 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 65,626 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 64,712 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 63,722 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 61,925 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 60,233 miles

eml light is on

Fail 17 Sep 2015 57,292 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

eml light is on

Pass 4 Sep 2014 57,973 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 49,206 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 48,647 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 46,333 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 46,333 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 42,411 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 40,141 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 36,681 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 27,922 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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W28 JMM is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W28 JMM, 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 W28 JMM registered?

W28 JMM is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is W28 JMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W28 JMM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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