1994 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · L275 VFL
1994 Suzuki Swift (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1994. Recorded mileage 92,977 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2010. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,977 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L275 VFL Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2009
- 92,977 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L275 VFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Suzuki Swift (L275 VFL) between March 2006 and May 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”.
L275 VFL Mileage History
- 31/03/200674,255 mi
- 30/03/200776,196 mi+1,941 mi
- 30/03/200776,199 mi+3 mi
- 01/04/200878,499 mi+2,300 mi
- 02/04/200878,515 mi+16 mi
- 07/05/200992,304 mi+13,789 mi
- 19/05/200992,977 mi+673 mi
Average of roughly 5,971 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Swift (Mk1/ZC31S)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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