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GK55 VYF

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,181 mi
Last recorded97,181 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 VYF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 97,181 miles

Offside mirror backing missing, operastion not effected

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust, has one mount broken, non standard repair made and is secure but will req. attention.

Pass 5 Jan 2017 83,178 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance damaged on edge no white light showing. (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear exhaust mount adrift from exhaust. system still secure on remaining mounts but will req attention.

Fail 3 Jan 2017 83,163 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance damaged on edge no white light showing. (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear exhaust mount adrift from exhaust. system still secure on remaining mounts but will req attention.

Pass 9 Jan 2016 79,760 miles

drivers door mirror back missing

Fail 5 Jan 2016 79,759 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

drivers door mirror back missing

Fail 12 Oct 2015 79,748 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 72,043 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 63,781 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 55,477 miles

OS MIRROR HEAD DAMAGED

Fail 28 Sep 2012 55,477 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

OS MIRROR HEAD DAMAGED

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 46,572 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 46,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 37,909 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 24,208 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 24,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 10,889 miles

n/s/r light cluster is broken

Fail 16 Oct 2008 10,889 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r light cluster is broken

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 VYF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VYF, 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 GK55 VYF registered?

GK55 VYF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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