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GV05 AEL

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,131 mi
Last recorded123,131 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 AEL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 123,131 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 123,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 112,948 miles

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

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

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

clutch at slip point

Pass 22 Mar 2018 94,801 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 87,762 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 83,974 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 80,675 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 76,491 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 6 Mar 2013 72,723 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 72,723 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front suspension lower wishbone rear inner bush deteriorated

tyre tread depths low

Pass 23 Apr 2012 70,099 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 66,425 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 62,971 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 59,740 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 44,800 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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GV05 AEL is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GV05 AEL, 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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GV05 AEL is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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