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2005 Suzuki 1.5L Petrol · SW55 GSW

SW55 GSW

2005 Suzuki (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 14,130 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2025.

Make & Model
SUZUKI
Year / Origin
2005 · Aberdeen
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 06 Jul 2025
Road Tax
Untaxed (21 Nov 2024)
Recorded Mileage
14,130 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 06 Jul 2025
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 21 Nov 2024
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2005
Engine
1462cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

This Suzuki exhibits an exceptionally clean roadworthiness record, characterized by a total absence of mechanical defects or advisories across its recent testing history. Aside from a minor non-compliance issue regarding the registration plate in April 2022, the vehicle has maintained a flawless pass rate, with the most recent inspection on July 4, 2024, confirming its continued stability and lack of recorded faults. The recorded mileage of 14,130 miles over a twenty-one year period is unusually low, averaging approximately 673 miles per year. This usage profile indicates a vehicle that has seen very little road use relative to its age. Mechanically, this means the engine and drivetrain have experienced minimal wear, though the low annual accumulation suggests the vehicle may have been subject to long periods of inactivity. Given the absence of any recorded advisories for suspension bushes, brake lines, or structural corrosion, the vehicle appears to be in a high state of preservation. A prospective buyer should use the test drive to confirm this by listening for any abnormal knocks or thumps over uneven surfaces, which would indicate perished rubber components not yet flagged by the DVSA. Attention should be paid to the smooth operation of the braking system and the absence of any steering pull, ensuring that the lack of recorded defects translates to a consistent driving experience. While the MOT history is exemplary, a physical inspection of the underbody is recommended to verify that no localized corrosion has developed between test intervals.

SW55 GSW Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2024
  • 14,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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SW55 GSW Mileage History

  1. 29/04/202213,762 mi
  2. 29/04/202213,768 mi+6 mi
  3. 08/07/202314,031 mi+263 mi
  4. 04/07/202414,130 mi+99 mi

Average of roughly 169 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

SW55 GSW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Aug 2026, 15:41
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Suzuki Unknown (SW55 GSW) between April 2022 and July 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements red lettering in between top and bottom rows (0.1 (d))”.

PASS
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ADVISORY