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M553 PKL

1995 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,598 mi
Last recorded82,598 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM553 PKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 82,598 miles

Emmisions poor, passed test on default settings

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 82,598 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Emmisions poor, passed test on default settings

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 67,739 miles

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

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

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

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

front cross member slightly corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2010 67,739 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

front cross member slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2009 52,625 miles

corrosion on front cross member

offside front cv boot is perishing

Pass 10 Nov 2008 48,986 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 47,722 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 46,436 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 45,021 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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M553 PKL is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M553 PKL, 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 M553 PKL registered?

M553 PKL is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 January 1995.

Is M553 PKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M553 PKL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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