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AJ05 RAX

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,645 mi
Last recorded113,645 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 RAX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2019 113,645 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2018 108,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2017 100,581 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 90,810 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 22 Jun 2016 90,810 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 27 Apr 2015 82,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 82,182 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive 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)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 76,450 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 76,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 64,922 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Fail 20 May 2013 64,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 14 May 2012 53,350 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER BRACKET BROKEN OFF BUT STILL SECURE

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 20 May 2011 43,215 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres worn to bars

Pass 10 May 2010 34,312 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER REAR VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 13 May 2009 25,392 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER REAR VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

Pass 28 May 2008 14,808 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges of tyres

nearside rear tyre badly worn on outer edge of tyre

offside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge of tyre

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 RAX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RAX, 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 AJ05 RAX registered?

AJ05 RAX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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