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GY05 FOC

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,313 mi
Last recorded67,313 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 FOC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 67,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 64,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 61,278 miles

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

both rear axle bushes perished

front and rear suspension and mounting areas corroded but not to excess

Fail 26 Aug 2020 61,270 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57% out of balance. offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both rear axle bushes perished

front and rear suspension and mounting areas corroded but not to excess

Pass 25 Sep 2019 56,340 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 56,340 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 51,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 49,269 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 47,188 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 44,067 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 41,836 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 39,775 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 37,757 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 35,748 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 32,884 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 29,861 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 26,811 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,863 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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GY05 FOC is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GY05 FOC, 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 GY05 FOC registered?

GY05 FOC is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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