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DV55 GJJ

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,446 mi
Last recorded97,446 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 GJJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 97,446 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 97,439 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 88,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side mirror outer surround is missing near side is supported with duct tape

Fail 23 Jun 2015 88,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

off side mirror outer surround is missing near side is supported with duct tape

Pass 29 May 2014 75,885 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 75,885 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 60,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2012 48,928 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer shoulders

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 39,707 miles

Rear tyres wearing slightly on outer shoulders

Pass 8 Jan 2010 30,730 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 30,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 26,005 miles

front brake pads on limit

nearside front back wishbone bush slightly perished

offside front wishbone bush becoming unbonded

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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DV55 GJJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV55 GJJ, 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 DV55 GJJ registered?

DV55 GJJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is DV55 GJJ safe to buy?

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