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HX05 TVL

2005 Fiat Swift

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

54,043 mi
Last recorded54,043 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Swift29,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 TVL
MakeFiat
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 54,043 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp n s r and o s r (4.2.3 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n s f and o s f (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n s f and o s f chassis legs corroding

o s f clutch pipe corroding

underside coated in protection oil at time of test

Pass 5 Sep 2024 51,504 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n s f and o s f (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n s f and o s f chassis legs corroding

Fail 28 Aug 2024 51,479 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n s f and o s f (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n s f and o s f chassis legs corroding

Pass 23 Aug 2023 50,457 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Cross member corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 50,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Cross member corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 49,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Steering rack pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 49,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Steering rack pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 49,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

radiator support is corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2021 49,326 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier carrier has corrosion (4.13 (a) (i))

Front underside has surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

radiator support is corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2020 45,973 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 44,504 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 38,070 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 29,907 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 27,417 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 27,417 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 26,743 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 26,355 miles

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

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

Offside steering rack boot moist

Oil leak

Various surface corrosion throughout under side of vehicle

Pass 21 Jun 2013 20,891 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs in poor condition

gearbox leaking oil

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 19,575 miles

Offside rear corner of bumper damaged

Radiator support bracket slightly corroided

Fail 5 Mar 2012 19,575 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear corner of bumper damaged

Radiator support bracket slightly corroided

Pass 28 Mar 2011 17,627 miles

both center side marker lamps u/s

rear brakes binding n/s and o/s

Pass 29 Jan 2010 14,495 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 14,495 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s wiper blade split

side marker lamps x3 not working

Pass 6 Feb 2009 11,543 miles

3 x markers inop, osr body minor damage.

Fail 6 Feb 2009 11,543 miles

3 x markers inop, osr body minor damage.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Fiat Swift?

Based on 43,163 MOT tests across 7,601 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
2,065
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
7,601
On UK Roads
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HX05 TVL is a 2005 Fiat Swift in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 29,881 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Fiat Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HX05 TVL is a 2005 Fiat Swift, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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