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GV55 EUW

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,596 mi
Last recorded111,596 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 EUW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 111,596 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

luggage in boot

Fail 11 Apr 2018 111,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front Oil leak ()

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

luggage in boot

Pass 24 Feb 2017 108,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 108,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 105,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 105,086 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing wishbone (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 101,042 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 92,850 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 80,992 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 74,346 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 63,464 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 53,404 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 43,634 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

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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GV55 EUW is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 GV55 EUW, 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 EUW is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is GV55 EUW safe to buy?

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