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PJ05 GEK

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,242 mi
Last recorded56,242 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 GEK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 56,242 miles

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

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

Offside front suspension arm, rear bush detaching

Pass 10 Jul 2014 51,183 miles

front brake discs and pads worn thin

o/s outer cv boot perished

Pass 25 Jul 2013 44,535 miles

front brake discs lipped

o/s outer cv boot perishing

Pass 26 Jul 2012 40,026 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyre treads worn close to limit

n/s front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

o/s outer cv boot deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2012 40,026 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn

front tyre treads worn close to limit

n/s front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

o/s outer cv boot deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2011 34,006 miles

offside front bottom suspension arm rear rubber bush deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2010 28,701 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 28,701 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 22,607 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 16,216 miles

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

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

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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PJ05 GEK is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PJ05 GEK, 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 PJ05 GEK registered?

PJ05 GEK is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is PJ05 GEK safe to buy?

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