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M505 RKJ

1995 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,053 mi
Last recorded47,053 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM505 RKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 47,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion appearing to: body sills, floorpans, chassis rails, suspension, etc

tailgate struts defective

Fail 14 Feb 2013 47,053 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion appearing to: body sills, floorpans, chassis rails, suspension, etc

nearside front brake binding slightly

tailgate struts defective

Pass 24 Apr 2012 45,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre has sidewall damage (no cords visible)

signs of corrosion to floors, chassis, suspension, etc

tailgate struts defective

Pass 13 May 2011 43,354 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

signs of surface corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

tailgate struts defective

Pass 4 Dec 2009 39,594 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front steering arm has slight play

Fail 2 Dec 2009 39,569 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2008 36,470 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

signs of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2007 33,397 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

tailgate struts defective

Pass 24 Nov 2006 30,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 26,598 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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M505 RKJ is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M505 RKJ, 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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What year was M505 RKJ registered?

M505 RKJ is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 January 1995.

Is M505 RKJ safe to buy?

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