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GK55 BOJ

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,976 mi
Last recorded71,976 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 BOJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 71,976 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 69,322 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 65,787 miles

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 7 Sep 2013 65,787 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 1 Sep 2012 96,970 miles

offside front tyre perished

Fail 1 Sep 2012 96,970 miles

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 13 Sep 2011 59,373 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 59,373 miles

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 56,448 miles

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

clutch slipping

Pass 2 Sep 2009 53,351 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 42,959 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 42,959 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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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GK55 BOJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GK55 BOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK55 BOJ registered?

GK55 BOJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is GK55 BOJ safe to buy?

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