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GP05 HNE

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,651 mi
Last recorded69,651 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 HNE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 69,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 69,642 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 60,059 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 60,059 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 56,964 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 56,962 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn top mouting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 55,298 miles

nearside front road wheel outer bead rim heavily damaged recommend further inspection

Fail 25 Jun 2018 55,291 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front road wheel outer bead rim heavily damaged recommend further inspection

Pass 20 Jun 2017 48,405 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 43,501 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 38,273 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on edges.

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 32,961 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front wiper in poor condition and will corse damage to glass

Pass 31 Jul 2013 28,916 miles

185/60r15

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

slight bind to offside rear wheel

Pass 30 Jul 2012 26,343 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 24,164 miles

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

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

front brake disc's worn

Fail 27 Jul 2011 24,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front brake disc's worn

Pass 2 Aug 2010 20,985 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 20,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 16,946 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 13,057 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 HNE is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HNE, 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 HNE registered?

GP05 HNE is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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