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GD05 DHU

2005 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,792 mi
Last recorded133,792 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 DHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 133,792 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 133,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 125,725 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 125,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 114,364 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 114,364 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low Won't ajust (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 104,381 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

o/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2015 104,381 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

o/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2014 93,905 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 93,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 81,191 miles

fuel flap damaged

nearside washer poor

1 of 2 rear exhaust supports broken away

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front coil springs corroded

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

Fail 4 Nov 2013 81,191 miles

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

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

1 of 2 rear exhaust supports broken away

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front coil springs corroded

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

fuel flap damaged

nearside washer poor

Pass 9 Nov 2012 72,125 miles

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

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

front pads getting low

nearside washer poor

Pass 7 Nov 2011 63,401 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 8 Nov 2010 49,968 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 36,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seats fitted o/s & n/s rear

Pass 14 Jul 2008 26,093 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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GD05 DHU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GD05 DHU, 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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GD05 DHU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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