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WG05 GZZ

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,276 mi
Last recorded67,276 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 GZZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 67,276 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 61,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 56,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 56,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 52,695 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 52,695 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 42,992 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 42,989 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 36,715 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 6 Nov 2012 36,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 29,895 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Nov 2010 23,950 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 23,761 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 23,761 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 21,835 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 18,085 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 18,085 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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WG05 GZZ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WG05 GZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG05 GZZ registered?

WG05 GZZ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is WG05 GZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG05 GZZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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