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GY05 OSA

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,588 mi
Last recorded93,588 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 OSA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 93,588 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm STRONG ADVISE!! (185/60/15) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (185/60/15) (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 93,588 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Bonnet had connected with a stationary object and lost!! (8.4.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front registration plate missing Sat on the dash, obscuring the drivers view!! (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm STRONG ADVISE!! (185/60/15) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (185/60/15) (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 88,101 miles

engine light on

Pass 1 Mar 2016 86,054 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 86,053 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 79,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 73,559 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 73,552 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 6 Feb 2013 69,223 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 69,219 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 61,001 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 56,228 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 56,228 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 49,128 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 49,124 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,528 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,515 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 26,515 miles

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

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

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 OSA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OSA, 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 OSA registered?

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

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The MOT history for GY05 OSA shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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