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SG55 GHH

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

110,516 mi
Last recorded110,516 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 GHH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 110,516 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 109,445 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear corrosion on fuel filler pipe

Fail 12 Dec 2022 109,444 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear corrosion on fuel filler pipe

Pass 10 Dec 2021 106,703 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 106,701 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 104,246 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 104,246 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 101,831 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 93,629 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 88,314 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 88,311 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 82,518 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 82,512 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 77,036 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 71,555 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 67,012 miles

front exhaust mount broken

rear wiper blade poor condition

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 66,999 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

front exhaust mount broken

rear wiper blade poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2013 60,580 miles

both bottom suspension arms rear bush,s starting to split

n/s/f abs target ring broken

Fail 1 Mar 2013 60,428 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 55,344 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 55,344 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 52,321 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 77,076 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 64,945 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 64,943 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 52,431 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 52,431 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SG55 GHH is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SG55 GHH, 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 SG55 GHH registered?

SG55 GHH is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SG55 GHH safe to buy?

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