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WR05 DMU

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,718 mi
Last recorded109,718 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 DMU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 109,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2025 97,842 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front bothside macpherson strut mounting corr0ded but not seriously weakend (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 86,420 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 86,301 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 84,145 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 83,426 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 82,027 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 81,999 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 3 Jun 2019 77,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 74,488 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 71,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

both front disc lipped

Pass 4 Mar 2016 65,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 61,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 54,903 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,702 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 40,744 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 33,404 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 27,635 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 27,635 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 20,937 miles

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

nearside rear seat belt retracting mechanism defective.

Fail 28 May 2008 20,937 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

nearside rear seat belt retracting mechanism defective.

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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WR05 DMU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WR05 DMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR05 DMU registered?

WR05 DMU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is WR05 DMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR05 DMU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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