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AJ05 HAE

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

127,476 mi
Last recorded127,476 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 HAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 127,476 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 85,000 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 79,674 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 73,459 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 73,459 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 70,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 67,297 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 66,994 miles

Rear brake pipes covered with grease or other product not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Mar 2019 60,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 60,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 55,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON OUTER PART OF TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON OUTER PART OF TYRE

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON O/S/R & N/S/R & O/S/F STEAL BRAKE PIPES

Pass 16 Mar 2017 49,644 miles

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON REAR STEAL BRAKE PIPES

Fail 16 Mar 2017 49,644 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F & O/S/F TYRES ARE DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRES

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON REAR STEAL BRAKE PIPES

Pass 18 Mar 2016 43,322 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON OUTER PART OF TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON FRONT & REAR STEAL BRAKE PIPES BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 11 Mar 2015 37,240 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 29,902 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 29,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F & O/S/F TYRES ARE DOWN TO 3MM AT TIME OF TEST

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

O/S/R TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM

Pass 20 Mar 2013 24,572 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 22,825 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 22,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Ofside front lower suspension arm bush bonding slightly deteriorated - slight movement but not excessive at time of test

Pass 10 May 2011 20,188 miles

Nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes separating - meets MINIMUM REQUIREMENT ONLY for MOT

Pass 7 May 2010 17,242 miles

Both front wiper blades started to smear screen but still clear to mot standards.

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 13,933 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 10,487 miles

Crack in offside front ABS sensor ring but ABS lamp operating normally

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 HAE is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 AJ05 HAE, 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 HAE is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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