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AK05 XUB

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,200 mi
Last recorded112,200 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 XUB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 112,200 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under vehicle suspension components/structure has corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2021 110,297 miles

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

Rear Brake hose (s) has slight corrosion to ferrule

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 110,297 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose (s) has slight corrosion to ferrule

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 106,280 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 106,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 98,825 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 98,709 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2018 90,656 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 90,656 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 80,450 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 80,412 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 75,450 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 75,447 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 67,814 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 57,810 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 57,808 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 49,850 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 49,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 39,359 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,339 miles

Nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes separating from casing

Pass 21 Apr 2010 30,675 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 25,613 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 18,772 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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AK05 XUB is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AK05 XUB, 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 AK05 XUB registered?

AK05 XUB is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is AK05 XUB safe to buy?

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