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MT05 GVE

2005 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,493 mi
Last recorded97,493 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 GVE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 97,493 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 95,905 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 93,715 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 93,715 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 91,762 miles

slight play in both front strut tops when jacked

Pass 8 Dec 2020 88,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 86,229 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 86,229 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 84,106 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 81,407 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 81,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 65,781 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 59,634 miles

Engine Management warning light on

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

Nearside rear tyres cracked/perished

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

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

Rear Axle bushes perished

Fail 13 Jan 2016 59,634 miles

Engine Management warning light on

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

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

Nearside rear tyres cracked/perished

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

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

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

Rear Axle bushes perished

Pass 24 Apr 2014 50,792 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 1 May 2013 46,065 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 May 2012 40,982 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 37,313 miles

Adivse on o/s/f abs ring snapped

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 37,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Adivse on o/s/f abs ring snapped

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 29,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 19,671 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 19,445 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 15,810 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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MT05 GVE is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MT05 GVE, 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 MT05 GVE registered?

MT05 GVE is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is MT05 GVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT05 GVE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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