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YR55 GGY

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,228 mi
Last recorded38,228 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 GGY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 38,228 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 34,377 miles

near side mirror glass slightly damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2011 34,377 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs worn and corrored

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2010 28,781 miles

front discs pitted

n/s/f side wall repair

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Nov 2009 20,093 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION COVERED IN SURFACE RUST CAR APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN STANDING

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

REAR SEAT BELTS SLOW TO RETRACT

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 18,957 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 18,913 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated 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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YR55 GGY is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR55 GGY, 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 YR55 GGY registered?

YR55 GGY is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YR55 GGY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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