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GY05 FPF

2005 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,008 mi
Last recorded155,008 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 155,008 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 148,479 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 148,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 127,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 117,392 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both front top shock mounts have slight play (2.7.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroding (3.5.1i)

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

Front only one jet on each washer working but still providing enough fluid to windscreen

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel handbrake has 12 clicks (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' two chips outside zone a (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 117,391 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light out (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both front top shock mounts have slight play (2.7.4)

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

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

Front only one washer jet each side working

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel handbrake has 12 clicks (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 109,110 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 109,099 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 96,056 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 96,050 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 81,600 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 69,850 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 60,445 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 50,302 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 37,898 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,842 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 11,213 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 9,313 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 FPF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FPF, 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 GY05 FPF registered?

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

Is GY05 FPF safe to buy?

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