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GV55 WRW

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,369 mi
Last recorded105,369 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 WRW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 105,369 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 105,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 101,358 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 95,948 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 90,344 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 90,323 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2015 81,864 miles

Front coil springs corroding

N/S/R brake pipe corroding

N/S/R brake sticking slightly

Fail 12 May 2015 81,864 miles

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

Front coil springs corroding

N/S/R brake pipe corroding

N/S/R brake sticking slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2014 70,762 miles

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

accident damage to n/s/r bumper, no sharp edges

Pass 15 Apr 2013 60,311 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)

Pass 8 May 2012 50,703 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 43,821 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 43,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 36,706 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 36,706 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 30,536 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 WRW is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WRW, 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 WRW registered?

GV55 WRW is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is GV55 WRW safe to buy?

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