1991 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · H265 CDL
1991 Suzuki Swift (1.3L, petrol). First registered 15 Feb 1991. Recorded mileage 32,543 miles. MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H265 CDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2026
- 32,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H265 CDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Suzuki Swift (H265 CDL) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
H265 CDL Mileage History
- 02/02/202329,877 mi
- 26/01/202431,034 mi+1,157 mi
- 05/02/202532,067 mi+1,033 mi
- 09/02/202632,542 mi+475 mi
- 21/02/202632,543 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 873 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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