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M308 KPF

1995 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

19,417 mi
Last recorded19,417 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM308 KPF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2018 19,417 miles

Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2016 19,414 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion n/s lower outer sill (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 17,890 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 17,890 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 14,319 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 14,319 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 18 May 2011 10,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2010 5,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2009 99,785 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 99,672 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 93,962 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 88,661 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 79,065 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
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M308 KPF is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M308 KPF, 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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M308 KPF is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 April 1995.

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