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GE05 GDE

2017 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

16,140 mi
Last recorded16,140 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Swift32,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGE05 GDE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 16,140 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2026 72,701 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 72,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 12,917 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 70,410 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 70,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Very minimal effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Obviously burst, no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn to indicated wear limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 11,993 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 65,233 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear brake balance and effort, service and hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 11,002 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 62,822 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 9,961 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 58,942 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 58,942 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 9,304 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 54,198 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 54,198 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction toy hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 8,403 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 24 Jun 2020 8,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 6 Jan 2020 50,539 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2020 50,530 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 44,460 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 44,460 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 41,599 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 38,852 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 38,852 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 34,884 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 34,884 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 28,860 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 22,666 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 19,009 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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GE05 GDE is a 2017 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

Across all 2017 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 32,661 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 GE05 GDE, 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 9 years old, this Suzuki Swift is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GE05 GDE registered?

GE05 GDE is a 2017 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is GE05 GDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GE05 GDE shows 31 tests with a 71% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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