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GY05 OSZ

2005 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,767 mi
Last recorded148,767 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 OSZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 148,767 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear under sills and chassis legs rusty

Fail 28 Oct 2020 148,767 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear under sills and chassis legs rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2019 142,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sub frame mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush to body mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sub frame mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 139,558 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlights det

both inner sills to floors corroding

skirts fitted to outer sills

Fail 30 May 2019 139,558 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlights det

both inner sills to floors corroding

skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 30 May 2018 130,575 miles

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

both inner sills to floors corroding

covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 30 May 2018 130,575 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both inner sills to floors corroding

covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 1 Jun 2017 119,950 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 119,950 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 111,929 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 111,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 104,629 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 96,287 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 96,287 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)

Pass 15 May 2013 96,221 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 87,594 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 87,594 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 78,387 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 68,701 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 59,495 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 59,495 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 56,392 miles

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

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 OSZ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 OSZ, 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 OSZ registered?

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

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