MOT Status
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101,666 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake Drum Corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WINTER TYRE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake Drum Corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WINTER TYRE (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake Drum Corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WINTER TYRE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake Drum Corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WINTER TYRE (5.2.3 (e))
Front subframe Corroded
Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake Pipes Corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front subframe Corroded
Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake Pipes Corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
engine light is on
wiper blades
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
engine light is on
wiper blades
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
check engine light on
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
check engine light on
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
front brakes squeal when applied
handbrake travel high
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GV55 BVS is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 GV55 BVS, 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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GV55 BVS is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 September 2005.
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