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BV55 GJX

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,046 mi
Last recorded116,046 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 GJX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 116,046 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Long parking brake travel

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 106,934 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 106,886 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated Offside (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 98,461 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 31 Jul 2015 89,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres worn to limit

Pass 31 Jul 2014 80,400 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 80,396 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 67,147 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 52,522 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 48,306 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 43,788 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 35,669 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 26,987 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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BV55 GJX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BV55 GJX, 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 BV55 GJX registered?

BV55 GJX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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