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M522 VUD

1995 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

37,179 mi
Last recorded37,179 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM522 VUD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 37,179 miles

advanced play in n/s rear wheel bearing

all wheel trims fouling tyre valves

hand brake travel high

horn poor

n/s front inner cv gaiter split

Fail 9 Apr 2010 37,139 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advanced play in n/s rear wheel bearing

all wheel trims fouling tyre valves

front brake pads low

front tyre treads low and worn on edges

hand brake travel high

horn poor

n/s front inner cv gaiter split

Pass 6 Apr 2009 27,629 miles

corrosion on radiator support panel

Fail 6 Apr 2009 27,629 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

corrosion on radiator support panel

Pass 9 Apr 2008 19,991 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

advise long handbrake travel

Pass 12 Apr 2007 10,993 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 10,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 1,855 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 1,855 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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M522 VUD is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M522 VUD, 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

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What year was M522 VUD registered?

M522 VUD is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 February 1995.

Is M522 VUD safe to buy?

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