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SN55 GWZ

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,006 mi
Last recorded121,006 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 GWZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 121,006 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded tank filler neck ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 121,005 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 165 on n/s 185 on o/s (5.2.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded tank filler neck ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 105,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 103,143 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front strut top mounting/bearing has play

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 103,143 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front strut top mounting/bearing has play

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 101,465 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 99,158 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 96,786 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 96,786 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2016 93,691 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s front (2.5.A.1c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly o/s front (2.5.B.1b)

front subframe heavy rust

Fail 25 Oct 2016 93,687 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Statutory seat belt missing rear lap belt (5.1.1)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s front (2.5.A.1c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly o/s front (2.5.B.1b)

front subframe heavy rust

Pass 28 Apr 2016 89,435 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)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 86,663 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 81,021 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 72,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 64,326 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 55,417 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 55,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 47,169 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 39,325 miles

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

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

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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SN55 GWZ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc 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 SN55 GWZ, 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 SN55 GWZ registered?

SN55 GWZ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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