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GP05 CVR

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,902 mi
Last recorded63,902 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 CVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 63,902 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 62,207 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 59,971 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 57,982 miles

Offside Front top mount has slight movement

Fail 22 Aug 2022 57,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front top mount has slight movement

Pass 9 Sep 2021 55,958 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 55,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 51,593 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 51,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall perished. dated 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 45,596 miles

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

small chip in n/s part of screen

Fail 13 Jul 2019 45,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

small chip in n/s part of screen

Pass 24 Jul 2018 43,886 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 41,147 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 37,749 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 35,619 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 32,516 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 29,847 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 27,731 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 26,377 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 22,992 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 22,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 20,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 20,052 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 16,508 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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GP05 CVR is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc 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 GP05 CVR, 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 CVR registered?

GP05 CVR is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is GP05 CVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP05 CVR shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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