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GY05 ORW

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,470 mi
Last recorded94,470 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 ORW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 94,470 miles

General underbody corrosion

Idle speed increases over a period of time

Fail 16 Sep 2020 94,470 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Idle speed increases over a period of time

Fail 10 Jan 2019 94,465 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 92,921 miles

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

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)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 92,921 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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 13 Jan 2017 91,354 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 88,969 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 86,427 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 83,818 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 79,586 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

engine management light showing

ns outer sill has slight damage

os headlight adjuster seized

os outer sill has slight damage

Pass 10 Apr 2012 70,722 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 62,590 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 62,570 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 57,632 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 51,258 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 42,237 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 42,237 miles

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

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 ORW is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ORW, 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 ORW registered?

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

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