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WG05 ZPV

2005 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,044 mi
Last recorded80,044 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 ZPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 80,044 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 80,044 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 78,090 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 78,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 74,757 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 70,066 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 70,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 66,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front + n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 62,243 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres perrished

Pass 31 Jan 2014 58,199 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 58,199 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 52,330 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 46,691 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

both front tyres starting to get low

Pass 18 Jan 2011 40,876 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 34,549 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 31,161 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,261 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 ZPV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc 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 WG05 ZPV, 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 ZPV registered?

WG05 ZPV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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