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GY55 NYL

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,749 mi
Last recorded66,749 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 NYL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 66,749 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 66,743 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 62,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 60,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 58,303 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 58,303 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 53,941 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 49,110 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 47,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 45,405 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 43,058 miles

Advise bonnet sticking open.

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 40,970 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 38,837 miles

Front brake discs scored

Pass 31 Jul 2014 36,981 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 35,175 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 35,174 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 33,083 miles

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 3 Aug 2011 28,780 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 25,342 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 22,018 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 17,984 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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GY55 NYL is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GY55 NYL, 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 GY55 NYL registered?

GY55 NYL is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 September 2005.

Is GY55 NYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY55 NYL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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