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WF05 SVA

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,925 mi
Last recorded139,925 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 SVA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 139,925 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 135,375 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 135,371 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 126,669 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 126,669 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 120,964 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 120,964 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 110,218 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 110,214 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top bearing as play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 102,876 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 102,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 95,059 miles

Central Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and worn inner edge 185/60x15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 85,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt fiddly to real out

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

Offside Rear brake some binding

Pass 3 Jun 2015 76,282 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 67,292 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 57,994 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 48,006 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 1,490 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 37,580 miles

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

Front brake discs well worn, recommend replacement when brake pads renewed

Pass 8 Jun 2010 26,915 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 16,370 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 9,520 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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WF05 SVA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 WF05 SVA, 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 WF05 SVA registered?

WF05 SVA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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