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M508 HDG

1995 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,591 mi
Last recorded70,591 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM508 HDG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 70,591 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer handle. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 70,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm <1.2mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer handle. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 57,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre tread lifted

Fail 26 Jan 2019 57,013 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre tread lifted

Pass 16 Feb 2018 41,289 miles

General corrosion underside

Fail 5 Feb 2018 41,289 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

General corrosion underside

Fail 16 Oct 2017 41,234 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls (4.1.D.1b)

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

General corrosion underside

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 40,525 miles

Age cracks in both rear tyres

General corrosion underside and in suspension components

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 39,854 miles

Age cracks in both rear tyres

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 39,854 miles

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

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

Age cracks in both rear tyres

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 39,274 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight age cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 23 Oct 2013 38,732 miles

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

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

age cracks in both rear tyres

baffles loose in centre exhaust silencer

offside sill corroding

Pass 15 Oct 2012 37,358 miles

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

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

Rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 20 Oct 2011 36,599 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2010 36,089 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 35,510 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear underside of vehicle has general corrosion.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 34,410 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 33,800 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 33,207 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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M508 HDG is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M508 HDG, 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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M508 HDG is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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