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M523 DCS

1995 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,522 mi
Last recorded53,522 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM523 DCS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 53,522 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front bumper slightly insecure

Front crossmember heavly corroded

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front floor slightly corroded

Nearside front wheel stiff to turn by hand

Nearside inner cv boot split

Nearside mirrior glass slightly insecure

Offside & nearside rear inner sills corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear chassis rail slightly corroded

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 53,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front bumper slightly insecure

Front crossmember heavly corroded

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front floor slightly corroded

Nearside front wheel stiff to turn by hand

Nearside inner cv boot split

Nearside mirrior glass slightly insecure

Offside & nearside rear inner sills corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear chassis rail slightly corroded

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 49,257 miles

Battery poorly secured.

Front bumper poorly secured.

Front discs in poor condition and offside worn thin.

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear chassis rails corroded.

Rear tyre tread depths low.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 49,257 miles

Battery poorly secured.

Front bumper poorly secured.

Front discs in poor condition and offside worn thin.

Rear chassis rails corroded.

Rear tyre tread depths low.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 38,442 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2008 37,700 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2007 20,714 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 20,714 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R tyre Close to legal limit outer edge

front brake pads low

rear chassis rails corroding

Pass 5 Apr 2006 5,357 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 5,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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M523 DCS is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M523 DCS, 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 M523 DCS registered?

M523 DCS is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 June 1995.

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