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ST55 GOX

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,279 mi
Last recorded71,279 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 GOX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 71,279 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel filler pipe corroded

sidewall damage offside front tyre

vehicle tested in wet weather

Fail 1 Feb 2017 71,279 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure headlamp (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure headlamp (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

sidewall damage offside front tyre

vehicle tested in wet weather

Pass 3 Feb 2016 55,308 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 43,704 miles

corrosion of metal brake pipes

Fail 16 Feb 2015 43,704 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion of metal brake pipes

Pass 1 Nov 2013 35,406 miles

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

rear exhaust supports deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2012 29,330 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 21,966 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 16,666 miles

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

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

both front tyres on 2mm

Pass 23 Oct 2009 14,818 miles

Both front lower rear suspension arm bushes split ( Nearside worse )

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 14,809 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Both front lower rear suspension arm bushes split ( Nearside worse )

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 12,787 miles

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

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

both rear tyres on 2mm 185/60/15

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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ST55 GOX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ST55 GOX, 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 ST55 GOX registered?

ST55 GOX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 November 2005.

Is ST55 GOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 GOX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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