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SH55 GNJ

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,483 mi
Last recorded96,483 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 GNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 96,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear filler neck corroded

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 96,482 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear filler neck corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2018 81,971 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 81,971 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 16 May 2017 71,491 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 16 May 2017 71,491 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 64,391 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 59,126 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 59,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 53,690 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 47,940 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 43,892 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 42,544 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 32,045 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 23,616 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 23,616 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

aspect ratios on front tyres different from rear tyres

Pass 24 Oct 2008 20,276 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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SH55 GNJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SH55 GNJ, 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 SH55 GNJ registered?

SH55 GNJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is SH55 GNJ safe to buy?

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