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GP55 UCM

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,563 mi
Last recorded123,563 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 UCM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 123,563 miles

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 123,550 miles

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

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2018 117,910 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 93,642 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 82,405 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 82,405 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 68,246 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low and perished

discs poor

front lower arm bushes worn

Fail 31 Oct 2015 68,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre low and perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

discs poor

front lower arm bushes worn

Pass 3 Nov 2014 54,447 miles

n/s/r tyre becoming worn and perished

o/s mirror glass becoming insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2014 54,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre becoming worn and perished

o/s mirror glass becoming insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2013 46,482 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes becoming badly unbonded

both rear tyres becoming worn & worn on edges (stepped tread)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 46,482 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front suspension arm rear bushes becoming badly unbonded

both rear tyres becoming worn & worn on edges (stepped tread)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 37,863 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 32,646 miles

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush starting to split.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 30,217 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 26,193 miles

n/s/f suspension arm bush starting to split.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 15,694 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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GP55 UCM is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GP55 UCM, 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 GP55 UCM registered?

GP55 UCM is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is GP55 UCM safe to buy?

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