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N43 CEY

1995 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

14,971 mi
Last recorded14,971 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN43 CEY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 14,971 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 14,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes on car been heavly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody of vehicle heavly undersealed and corroded

Pass 30 May 2019 14,112 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 13,542 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

undrbody corrosion

Fail 29 May 2018 13,541 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

undrbody corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2017 13,539 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both front head lamps flicking with side lamps switched on (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor /outrigger/area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor /outrigger/area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s sill to floor area (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance faulty in operation (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded missing poss/corroded away (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

under body rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2016 13,507 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 13,439 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 13,436 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 5,478 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

suspension parts rusty

Fail 16 Aug 2013 5,475 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

suspension parts rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2012 12 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2012 99,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 93,890 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 87,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Aug 2010 87,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 83,655 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 83,648 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 77,294 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 77,294 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 70,217 miles

corrosion starting to the o/s front brake pipe

front o/s tyre low tread

Pass 5 May 2006 66,472 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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N43 CEY is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 N43 CEY, 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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N43 CEY is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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