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GV55 WRU

2005 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,212 mi
Last recorded115,212 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 WRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 115,212 miles

parking brake travel getting high.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm , cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to o/s outer sill.

Pass 28 Jan 2019 103,506 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre Tread perishing

Rear Exhaust box brackets

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wiperblade

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 93,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from wheel cylinder to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 83,609 miles

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

Offside Front tyre no tread on inside edge

Fail 28 Jan 2017 83,420 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front tyre no tread on inside edge

Pass 15 Feb 2016 71,394 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 71,369 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 65,003 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 62,533 miles

engine management light on

Fail 3 Feb 2015 62,533 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 18 Feb 2014 53,737 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 53,737 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 49,055 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 44,103 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 40,814 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 30,412 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 21,051 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 21,051 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 13,420 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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GV55 WRU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 WRU, 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 GV55 WRU registered?

GV55 WRU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is GV55 WRU safe to buy?

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