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WG05 HBL

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,233 mi
Last recorded190,233 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 HBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 190,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both side (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 190,233 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both side (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 181,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 171,229 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 171,229 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 164,439 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 164,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 140,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear has child seat fitted at time of test so could not check seat belt fully

ecu light on dash

Fail 9 Apr 2018 140,389 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear has child seat fitted at time of test so could not check seat belt fully

ecu light on dash

Pass 10 May 2017 119,827 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 119,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 114,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 114,590 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 100,541 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake slight binding

Fail 9 Sep 2013 93,703 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside front lower wishbone bush splitting

nearside front tyre tread wearing low

nearside rear wheel tight to rotate

Pass 9 Sep 2013 93,703 miles

nearside front lower wishbone bush splitting

nearside front tyre tread wearing low

nearside rear wheel tight to rotate

Pass 22 Jun 2012 85,929 miles

front tyre treads wearing low....offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Jun 2011 75,499 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 65,719 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 50,953 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 29,613 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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WG05 HBL is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WG05 HBL, 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 WG05 HBL registered?

WG05 HBL is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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