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GV55 XRY

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,804 mi
Last recorded105,804 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 XRY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 105,804 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 105,804 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2024 101,031 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 99,746 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 99,746 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 98,930 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 95,881 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 94,700 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 94,683 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding on both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 88,640 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight brake bind to nearside rear.. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 88,640 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside washer not working.. (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight brake bind to nearside rear.. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 85,099 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 81,033 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 75,987 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front tyre worn inner edge

windscreen damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2015 71,619 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 71,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn below 3.0mm

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 30 Sep 2014 67,534 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 67,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

offside front suspension arm rubber bush perished

Pass 6 Nov 2013 62,747 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper rubber split

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 57,323 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 50,062 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 42,888 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 35,615 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 XRY is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XRY, 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 GV55 XRY registered?

GV55 XRY is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 November 2005.

Is GV55 XRY safe to buy?

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