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GW55 XDV

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,489 mi
Last recorded95,489 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 XDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 95,489 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 93,991 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlight lens badly misted over beam pattern blur (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road front windscreen chipped and cracked bigger then 10mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high n/s/f headlight aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f inner cv boot leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f upper boot perished and leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f ball joint leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f upper boot perished and leaked grease (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working rear fog light inop (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front n/s/f wing and bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported n/s/r brake pipe loose on rear beam and corroded (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm and over 10 year old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported o/s/r brake pipe loose on rear beam and corroded (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear o/s/r light cluster insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2020 62,994 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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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GW55 XDV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GW55 XDV, 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 GW55 XDV registered?

GW55 XDV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is GW55 XDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW55 XDV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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