MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,810 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both rear tyres low tread
corrosion to bulkhead around steering mounts
corrosion to fron chassis
corrosion to gearbox tunnel
corrosion to rear cross member
corrosion to rear suspension
front lower cross member
nearside outer sill repaired with poor quality metal.
poor repairs to front floors,inner/outer sills on both sides and rear sills.
rear subframe corroded
slight weap from fron outer drive shaft gaiters.
sun strip fitted
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both rear tyres low tread
corrosion to bulkhead around steering mounts
corrosion to fron chassis
corrosion to gearbox tunnel
corrosion to rear cross member
corrosion to rear suspension
front lower cross member
nearside outer sill repaired with poor quality metal.
poor repairs to front floors,inner/outer sills on both sides and rear sills.
rear subframe corroded
slight weap from fron outer drive shaft gaiters.
sun strip fitted
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
o/s/r brake pipe at flexi hose union corroding
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
brake pipes not checked properly due to pipes covered in grease
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy
slight corrosion around center tunnel
all advisory items as before
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
advise n/s front tyre small splits in inner sidewall change as soon as possible
advise o/s & n/s front coil springs lower mounting points rusty but still sound at time of test
advise o/s & n/s rear trailing arms rusty
advise steel feeds to rear rusty
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M229 BCL is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1995 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 62,011 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 M229 BCL, 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 31 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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M229 BCL is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 January 1995.
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