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WL05 FPV

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,136 mi
Last recorded101,136 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 FPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 101,136 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 101,136 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 96,060 miles

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

Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 89,634 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 82,221 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 82,221 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 71,358 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 69,818 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 69,818 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 58,025 miles

front tyres wearing low

o/s outer sill damaged

Fail 11 May 2012 58,025 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front tyres wearing low

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 20 May 2011 45,242 miles

both front brake discs worn & lipped

Fail 20 May 2011 45,242 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn & lipped

Pass 21 Apr 2010 31,496 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 28,558 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 28,558 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 22,308 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 FPV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FPV, 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 WL05 FPV registered?

WL05 FPV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is WL05 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL05 FPV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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