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WL05 DKD

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,750 mi
Last recorded84,750 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 DKD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 84,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 80,668 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2022 74,474 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 65,016 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 56,371 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 56,361 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 48,822 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 48,820 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 46,960 miles

Front tyres low

rusty under side

Fail 25 Mar 2019 46,940 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres low

fuel tank straps rusty

rusty under side

Pass 26 Mar 2018 43,688 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 43,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x 2 (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 40,515 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 40,515 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported very rusty (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 37,131 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 33,797 miles

exhaust rusty

rear shocks rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2014 29,981 miles

exhaust,rear shockabsorbers,rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 15 Apr 2014 29,981 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

exhaust,rear shockabsorbers,rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2013 27,115 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 27,115 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 23,798 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 20,395 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s o/s front brake discs worn

Fail 18 May 2011 20,395 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s o/s front brake discs worn

Pass 19 May 2010 16,044 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 16,044 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

both osf & nsr tyres getting low

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 May 2009 12,767 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 9,657 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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WL05 DKD is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 WL05 DKD, 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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WL05 DKD is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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