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GF05 GGJ

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

82,059 mi
Last recorded82,059 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 GGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 82,059 miles

Offside Front suspension top mount worn

Offside Rear tyre perished

rear brake pipe corroded

underbody + suspension corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2024 80,553 miles

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

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

exhaust system is corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2024 80,543 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

exhaust system is corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2023 78,695 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Underbody/ suspension corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2023 78,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Underbody/ suspension corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2022 77,219 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

noise from exhaust heat shield front

underside and suspension are corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 76,132 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Sep 2020 75,168 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))

exhaust system is corroded, rear mount broken

noise from belt area

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Sep 2019 72,515 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 23 Sep 2019 72,514 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2018 70,138 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf+osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

naf+osf tyres worn on edges

nsf+osf play in top mounts

Pass 29 Sep 2017 67,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 63,734 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 59,754 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 27 Sep 2014 55,703 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 51,824 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 24 Sep 2012 48,424 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 44,321 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 40,474 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 39,059 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 38,968 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 35,280 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 30,635 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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GF05 GGJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GF05 GGJ, 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 GF05 GGJ registered?

GF05 GGJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is GF05 GGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 GGJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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