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AJ05 HBC

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,368 mi
Last recorded74,368 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 HBC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 74,368 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 74,366 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear tyres cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 68,087 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 68,087 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system into wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Aug 2019 68,083 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box insecure, hanging bracket rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front subframe holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill weak and rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 67,676 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 66,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 13 May 2016 64,221 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 61,763 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 59,054 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 59,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 55,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 50,052 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 44,104 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 37,659 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 31,896 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 24,312 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 HBC is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HBC, 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 HBC is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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