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GF55 RVX

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 RVX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017
Fail 15 Sep 2017

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm/excess wear on edges/perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear slight tyre wall damage

Offside Rear tyre wall damage/ deep

park brake travel slightly eccessive

Pass 28 Sep 2016 78,800 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 77,791 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 77,787 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

unable to test offside rear wheel bearing as brake binding

Pass 3 Jul 2014 74,802 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 74,798 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2013 63,080 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 55,895 miles

advise rear number plate slightly loose

Pass 28 Jul 2011 49,557 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 49,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Jul 2011 49,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 43,485 miles

front brake disc lipped.

long hand brake travel.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s rear hand brake low performance.

n/s rear tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,354 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 18,055 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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GF55 RVX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GF55 RVX, 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 GF55 RVX registered?

GF55 RVX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is GF55 RVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 RVX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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