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GP05 ATK

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

153,860 mi
Last recorded153,860 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 ATK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 153,860 miles

General underbody and suspension corrosion

Nearside brake pipe in engine bay is rusty

Fail 7 Mar 2022 153,858 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

General underbody and suspension corrosion

Nearside brake pipe in engine bay is rusty

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 147,670 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fuel filler and breather hoses corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2021 147,668 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel no effort o\s\r (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fuel filler and breather hoses corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2020 144,652 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 141,798 miles

All 4 coil springs are rusty

Front tyres are a different size to the rear tyres

General under body corrosion

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2019 141,797 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Needs replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 coil springs are rusty

Bonnet safety catch seized

Front tyres are a different size to the rear tyres

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 139,692 miles

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

eml on

nsr tyre worn

Fail 14 Mar 2018 139,691 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

eml on

nsr tyre worn

Pass 14 Mar 2017 135,042 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 135,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working Plus lens missing (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

E M L On

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp on upper most set limits

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Unable to fully check nearside rear wheel bearing due to bind

Wheel trims fitted & sill covers

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 125,892 miles

front pads worn tracking? eml on

Pass 22 Oct 2014 113,673 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 110,487 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 110,487 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 105,807 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 82,171 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 82,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 58,054 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres center of tread wearing thin

Pass 21 Dec 2009 35,938 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 35,645 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 25,142 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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GP05 ATK is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GP05 ATK, 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 GP05 ATK registered?

GP05 ATK is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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