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GV05 EOW

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

134,338 mi
Last recorded134,338 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 EOW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 134,338 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 132,563 miles

Offside Parking brake performance low

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 128,842 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 125,952 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 125,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 122,515 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 119,695 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 118,581 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 116,335 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 109,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear outer 3 point seatbelts need help to retract

both rear tyre treads are split

Fail 10 Apr 2018 109,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding both the offside and nearside (3.7.B.1)

a item had to be removed from the drivers view prior to testing

both rear outer 3 point seatbelts need help to retract

both rear tyre treads are split

the nearside windscreen wiper blade is split

Pass 28 Mar 2017 102,532 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 102,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 95,834 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 89,368 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)

Pass 6 May 2014 82,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 75,781 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside headlight aim on minimum level

Pass 8 May 2012 68,949 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 60,021 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 50,373 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 39,539 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 May 2008 28,582 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 EOW is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EOW, 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 GV05 EOW registered?

GV05 EOW is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is GV05 EOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV05 EOW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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