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GV05 XVA

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,137 mi
Last recorded76,137 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 XVA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 76,137 miles

Both rear tyres have radial cracks to tread area.

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

Rear exhaust silencer mount snapped of from box. Still supported. Recommend replacement.

Fail 30 May 2012 76,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres have radial cracks to tread area.

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

Rear exhaust silencer mount snapped of from box. Still supported. Recommend replacement.

Pass 23 May 2011 66,723 miles

n/s/r lamp lens cracked.

front brake discs starting to corrode.

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush splitting.

rear exhaust mount broken away.

Fail 20 May 2011 66,711 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs starting to corrode.

front number plate cracked.

n/s/r lamp lens cracked.

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush splitting.

rear exhaust mount broken away.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 56,707 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 45,876 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 33,826 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)

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 XVA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XVA, 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 GV05 XVA registered?

GV05 XVA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is GV05 XVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV05 XVA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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