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WF05 SVG

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,953 mi
Last recorded97,953 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 97,953 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 87,409 miles

Front Fog light's were 'ON'

Front tyres are a different size to the rears

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

Nearside Mirror is broken

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 87,398 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Fog light's were 'ON'

Front tyres are a different size to the rears

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

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

Nearside Mirror is broken

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 77,664 miles

Nearside Front evidence of tyre fouling arch liner

Nearside mirror cracked

Nearside windscreen washer could do with adjustment

Pass 27 Mar 2017 68,507 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 60,297 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 60,283 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 54,170 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 54,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 46,003 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 38,208 miles

movement in near side front top strut mount

Pass 30 Apr 2012 29,159 miles

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

slight stone chips in windscreen

Fail 13 Apr 2011 20,645 miles

Both front brake discs worn and undercut.

Handbrake travel becoming excessive.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 20,645 miles

Both front brake discs worn and undercut.

Handbrake travel becoming excessive.

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 13,514 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 5,053 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 30,783 miles

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

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 SVG is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SVG, 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 SVG registered?

WF05 SVG is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is WF05 SVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF05 SVG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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