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GJ55 XAX

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,307 mi
Last recorded96,307 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 XAX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 96,307 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 93,752 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 90,801 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 89,233 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 87,010 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 85,251 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 82,679 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 80,319 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 12 Sep 2018 80,318 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 15 Sep 2017 76,931 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 72,960 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 68,961 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 63,778 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 56,455 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 46,136 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 46,136 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 34,405 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 24,385 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 15,428 miles

all tyres worn on out edeg

Pass 20 Oct 2008 8,125 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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GJ55 XAX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XAX, 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 GJ55 XAX registered?

GJ55 XAX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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