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WL05 FRD

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,627 mi
Last recorded89,627 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 FRD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 89,627 miles

brake ferrules slightly corroded

both front tyres slightly perished in tread areas

o/s/f lower suspension bush deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2018 85,656 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 85,656 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

brake pedal a bit spongy

Pass 6 Jul 2017 80,874 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush is starting to perish

engine management light is on

Fail 3 Jul 2017 80,837 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush is starting to perish

engine management light is on

Pass 1 Jul 2016 78,032 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 72,939 miles

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

o/s/f strut top bearing/bush has slight play

Pass 20 Jun 2014 69,774 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 65,048 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 52,631 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 40,731 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 37,868 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 33,134 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 28,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2008 26,425 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 FRD is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WL05 FRD, 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 FRD registered?

WL05 FRD is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is WL05 FRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL05 FRD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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