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WN05 KUE

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,566 mi
Last recorded99,566 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 KUE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2023 99,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 96,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

movement in o/s n/s front strut mountings

o/s n/s rear inner sills corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2022 96,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

movement in o/s n/s front strut mountings

o/s front tyre worn badly inner edge

o/s n/s rear inner sills corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 93,044 miles

Central seatbelt not attached

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 83,705 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear seats removed

Pass 10 Jul 2019 76,373 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 66,206 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 66,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 57,964 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 57,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 51,589 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 51,587 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% recorded , maximum limit 30% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

alternator belt shredded

Fail 14 Apr 2015 47,208 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside and nearside front Macpherson struts has movement in upper attchment.

offside front suspension arm rubber bush slightly deteriorated.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 47,208 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside and nearside front Macpherson struts has movement in upper attchment.

offside front suspension arm rubber bush slightly deteriorated.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 43,433 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front suspension arms,rubber bushes slightly deterioarted.

Fail 8 Apr 2014 43,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front suspension arms,rubber bushes slightly deterioarted.

slight perish marks/cracks in offside rear tyre .

Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,809 miles

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

perish marks/cracks in rear tyres.

slight damage to nearside mirror glass.

Fail 27 Mar 2013 38,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

perish marks/cracks in rear tyres.

slight damage to nearside mirror glass.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 34,502 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 30,142 miles

eml light on.

front tyres worn inner and outer tread near 2.0mm.

nearside front abs ring split.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 25,709 miles

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

front brake disc`s worn.

wiper blades, ends split nearside front and rear

Pass 15 Apr 2009 21,153 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake disc`s and pads worn and slighly scored.

nearside front a.b.s. ring split.

Fail 14 Apr 2009 21,153 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake disc`s and pads worn and slighly scored.

nearside front a.b.s. ring split.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 16,690 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre 2.5mm. tread depth.

Fail 8 Apr 2008 16,690 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre 2.5mm. tread depth.

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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WN05 KUE is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WN05 KUE, 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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WN05 KUE is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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