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GJ55 KHW

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,332 mi
Last recorded81,332 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 KHW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 81,332 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 81,321 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 78,467 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 75,980 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 73,560 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 71,373 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 70,134 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 70,134 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 68,723 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 68,721 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 66,571 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 65,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 62,508 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 53,273 miles

nearside @ offside front lower wishbone arms rear bushes very slightly split

Fail 25 Sep 2015 52,909 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 33,009 miles

nearside front tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 28 Sep 2013 23,193 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 21,410 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 20,262 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 20,262 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 18,873 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 16,933 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 14,437 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 14,437 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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GJ55 KHW is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ55 KHW, 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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GJ55 KHW is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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