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KD55 GVU

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

85,116 mi
Last recorded85,116 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 GVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 85,116 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 81,376 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 74,773 miles

slight smoke smells

Pass 3 Feb 2018 70,060 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front tyre near wear indicators

Pass 4 Feb 2017 64,157 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 64,157 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing rear bush (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 56,155 miles

Offside Front bottom wishbone rear bush starting to unbond

Nearside Front bottom wishbone rear bush starting to unbond

Pass 21 Jan 2015 41,660 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 40,050 miles

nearside front bottom wishbone rear bush starting to unbond

offside front bottom wishbone rear bush starting to unbond

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2013 37,206 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall scrubed

Pass 14 Sep 2012 32,928 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

condition of front wipers

Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 26,572 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 21,703 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 17,411 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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KD55 GVU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KD55 GVU, 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 KD55 GVU registered?

KD55 GVU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is KD55 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD55 GVU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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