CarVerify

Free Car Check

M28 DWV

1995 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1298cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,942 mi
Last recorded43,942 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 DWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 43,942 miles

front suspension arms corroded

nearside inner and outer sill corroded

All four coil springs corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroding

Front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules close to excess (3.6.B.4e)

Rear suspension arms corroded close to excess

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to floors

corrosion to front chassis

Fail 1 Aug 2016 43,941 miles

Fuel pipe leaking by fuel tank (corroded) (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

All four coil springs corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroding

Front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules close to excess (3.6.B.4e)

Rear suspension arms corroded close to excess

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to floors

corrosion to front chassis

front suspension arms corroded

nearside inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 42,663 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s/r outter sill repair corroding

Pass 13 Aug 2014 40,953 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all brake pipes slightly coroded

boot struts weak

corosion to underside

fuel pipes heavily coroded

nearside mirror damaged

slight noise from off side rear wheel bearing

Fail 5 Aug 2014 40,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all brake pipes slightly coroded

boot struts weak

corosion to underside

fuel pipes heavily coroded

nearside mirror damaged

slight noise from off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 31 Jul 2013 38,885 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 36,982 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 35,410 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 34,365 miles

General corrosion under car

Pass 10 Aug 2009 33,200 miles

General corrosion under car

Pass 5 Aug 2008 31,993 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 3,112 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 29,846 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 28,715 miles

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
Full Suzuki Swift reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M28 DWV is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M28 DWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M28 DWV?

You can check the full history of M28 DWV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M28 DWV registered?

M28 DWV is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 February 1995.

Is M28 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M28 DWV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M28 DWV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M28 DWV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.