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AJ05 BKO

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,944 mi
Last recorded170,944 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 BKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2018 170,944 miles

Emissions not tested Known to be defective. Initial test cancelled due to excessive CO emissions after 2nd fast-idle, and no idle, plus poor starting/running. (7.3.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

'Lift' in offside front suspension leg top mounting

Coolant bottle empty & cap missing

Difficult starting intermittantly

Nearside front brake pads wearing more quickly than offside front (see brake binding defect

Offside front suspension arm back-bush seperating

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 163,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 159,364 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears at rear and rears x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Cut to nearside rear tyre sidewall.

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

Lower sill covers fitted.

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top and bottom boots. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside number plate light dim.

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top boot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

internal headlight adjuster set to zero

Fail 26 Jan 2016 159,347 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower boot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage insecure loose at top (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears at rear and rears x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Cut to nearside rear tyre sidewall.

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

Lower sill covers fitted.

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top and bottom boots. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside number plate light dim.

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top boot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 152,585 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 31 Dec 2013 137,873 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 137,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 124,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 124,444 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 109,468 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 101,163 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 88,009 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 75,799 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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AJ05 BKO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AJ05 BKO, 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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AJ05 BKO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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