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GY05 FPE

2005 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,473 mi
Last recorded75,473 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 FPE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 75,473 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 75,166 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure Mountings Rusted Off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various Underside Corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2019 70,347 miles

Both headlamps deteriotrated

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust system support brackets broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft oil seal in gearbox slight leak

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 70,293 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Rear seats folded belts not checked

Pass 30 Apr 2018 65,685 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear seats folded belts not checked

eml indicates fault

under side of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 12 May 2017 61,588 miles

engine light on

Fail 12 May 2017 61,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine light on

Pass 13 May 2016 57,343 miles

coil springs rusted

engine light on

Fail 13 May 2016 57,343 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

coil springs rusted

engine light on

front discs worn thin

Pass 11 Jun 2015 51,964 miles

ecu warn lamp on

o/s washer jet partly blocked

Fail 11 Jun 2015 51,964 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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)

ecu warn lamp on

o/s washer jet partly blocked

Pass 18 Jun 2014 43,907 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 64,534 miles

engine light on

Pass 11 Jun 2012 55,798 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 30 Jun 2011 46,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 38,137 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 27,911 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 27,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 18,068 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 17,762 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 FPE is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FPE, 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 FPE registered?

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

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