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GR55 NFP

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

129,334 mi
Last recorded129,334 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 NFP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 129,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides front shock absorbers slight corrosin (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated min travel left (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 127,611 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 127,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 124,614 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 112,118 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 112,109 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 102,702 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 102,700 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 102,697 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 94,624 miles

Oil leak

offside front abs ring on drive shaft broken but is still working

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear box suport broken

Fail 24 Jul 2013 94,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

offside front abs ring on drive shaft broken but is still working

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear box suport broken

Pass 2 Aug 2012 84,595 miles

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

nsf wiper blade poor

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 2 Aug 2012 84,595 miles

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

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

nsf wiper blade poor

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 1 Aug 2011 72,559 miles

Both front brake discs in poor condition.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Tyres worn on edge (TRACKING)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2011 72,559 miles

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

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

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

Both front brake discs in poor condition.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Tyres worn on edge (TRACKING)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2010 60,471 miles

front brake discs worn

nsr tyre worn very close to legal limit

osr tyre worn

Pass 29 Jul 2009 50,622 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 50,622 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 42,835 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 42,785 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2) DANGEROUS

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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GR55 NFP is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GR55 NFP, 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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GR55 NFP is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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