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GY55 SDU

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

34,735 mi
Last recorded34,735 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 SDU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 34,735 miles

Front exhaust hanger corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear wheel becoming stiff to turn

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear front brake pipe becoming corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2026 34,735 miles

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

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

Front exhaust hanger corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear wheel becoming stiff to turn

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear front brake pipe becoming corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2025 34,579 miles

Front exhaust shield loose

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

corrosion on suspension components

covers fitted

headlamps faded

Pass 11 Mar 2024 34,320 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

headlamp lenses faded

suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 33,964 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

corrosion on suspension components

Fail 13 Mar 2023 33,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 7 Mar 2022 33,274 miles

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 7 Mar 2022 33,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 8 Mar 2021 33,034 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes

tyres perishing

Pass 5 Mar 2020 32,609 miles

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

slight wear in offside top suspension mount

Fail 5 Mar 2020 32,605 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

slight wear in offside top suspension mount

Pass 13 Mar 2019 31,576 miles

corrosion on brake pipes and hoses

corrosion on exhaust and mountings

slight play in front strut top mounts

wear in front suspension bushes

Fail 12 Mar 2019 31,574 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

corrosion on brake pipes and hoses

corrosion on exhaust and mountings

slight play in front strut top mounts

wear in front suspension bushes

Pass 6 Mar 2018 30,021 miles

engine management light illuminated

front tyres wearing low and perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Mar 2017 28,236 miles

rear tyres perishing

clutch worn

engine lamp on

front tyres perishing

Fail 9 Mar 2017 28,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch worn

engine lamp on

front tyres perishing

rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2016 25,528 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 25,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 21,630 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 17,786 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 27 Feb 2014 17,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perrished

front brake discs lipped

Fail 27 Feb 2013 12,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

off side and near side front brake discs are worn

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 27 Feb 2013 12,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

off side and near side front brake discs are worn

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 27 Feb 2012 8,249 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 4,837 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 4,790 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 4,157 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 3,264 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 SDU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 GY55 SDU, 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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GY55 SDU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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