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SG55 GJE

2005 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,261 mi
Last recorded132,261 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 GJE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 132,261 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded & broken (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake only just met the minimum reading

Pass 11 May 2022 128,833 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel breath pipe corroded/broken ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose forward (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mounting play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose forward (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 122,251 miles
Fail 31 May 2021 122,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2019 112,870 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 99,775 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 88,619 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 83,051 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 83,051 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 72,569 miles

EML on

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s rear tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 28 Sep 2015 72,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

EML on

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s rear tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2014 62,093 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 62,093 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 52,445 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)

both front and o/s/r tyres cracking

Fail 3 Sep 2013 52,445 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

both front and o/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2012 48,631 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 43,280 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,094 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 33,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 27,407 miles

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

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 GJE is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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