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GY05 FOJ

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,711 mi
Last recorded77,711 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 FOJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 77,711 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 77,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 76,946 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 76,946 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 75,229 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 75,229 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 65,759 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Nov 2017 65,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 61,025 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 55,973 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front tyres perished heavily

Fail 19 Nov 2015 55,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front tyres perished heavily

Pass 21 Oct 2014 49,762 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 43,868 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 43,868 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 43,013 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 42,580 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 42,580 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 40,805 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 38,134 miles

o/s rear lamp lens broken , but not affecting operation of lamp

Pass 16 May 2009 31,851 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 20,736 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 FOJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GY05 FOJ, 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 FOJ registered?

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

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