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WR05 WPA

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,256 mi
Last recorded143,256 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 WPA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 143,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective + bracket broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

park brake lever heading to end of travel. osr only just met performnce

Pass 6 Sep 2017 133,895 miles

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)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 133,895 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 2 Jul 2016 124,136 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 124,136 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 117,630 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 117,630 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 105,201 miles

Engine Management ligth

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 105,201 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine Management ligth

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 97,770 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 93,369 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 88,639 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 88,639 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 83,060 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 83,060 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 76,910 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 70,857 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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WR05 WPA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey 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 WR05 WPA, 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 WR05 WPA registered?

WR05 WPA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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