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2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,815 mi
Last recorded134,815 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 SUV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 134,815 miles

Front cross member rusty

Fail 22 Apr 2017 134,815 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front cross member rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2016 128,618 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 128,618 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 120,755 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 7 May 2014 109,987 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 109,987 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 96,830 miles

Handbrake lever could do with adjusting up a bit.

N/S/R tyre has 3mm min tread left.

Nearside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight play in N/S/F suspension strut at top.

Fail 4 May 2012 82,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 82,947 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 67,910 miles

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

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

eml light on.

Fail 21 Apr 2011 67,910 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

eml light on.

Pass 5 May 2010 54,858 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake disc`s and pads worn.

offside front suspension arm bush separating.[rear bush]

Pass 8 May 2009 40,044 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 40,044 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 20,281 miles

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

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

slight front brake judder.

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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WF05 SUV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WF05 SUV, 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 WF05 SUV registered?

WF05 SUV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is WF05 SUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF05 SUV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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