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2015 Suzuki Swift 1.2L Petrol · SM65 FHW

SM65 FHW

2015 Suzuki Swift (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30/09/2015. Recorded mileage 51,777 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
SUZUKI SWIFT
Year / Origin
2015 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 23/03/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
51,777 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 23/03/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2015
Engine
1242cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle's roadworthiness is currently in a state of fluctuating instability, with the most recent test on 2025-03-21 failing at 51,777 miles, indicating a failure in the spring 2025 test. This previous failure followed immediately by a second failure in the same month, suggesting that the vehicle has not undergone a period of stable maintenance or that the mechanical condition has deteriorated significantly since the initial passing in March 2025. The lack of recorded defects in these two specific tests implies that the vehicle has not been serviced in a way that would have caused a failure at this specific mileage, yet the pattern of consecutive failures suggests a potential issue in the suspension or drivetrain components that may have been overlooked. The mileage pattern is characterized by rapid accumulation and a notable gap between the most recent test and the earlier passing test. The vehicle has maintained approximately 4,707 miles per year, which is low for a 2015 model, indicating that the owner may have driven the car more frequently than usual or had long periods of inactivity. This low mileage rate contrasts with the severe wear on consumables typically seen in older vehicles, suggesting that the car has not been maintained at the same rate as its age would dictate. The gap between the 2025 and 2024 tests is significant, with the 2024 passing test occurring at 47,460 miles, while the 2025 failure occurred at 51,777 miles, highlighting a rapid increase in the vehicle's total mileage since the previous passing. In conclusion, the vehicle presents a complex situation where the most recent MOT record shows a failure at 51,777 miles, but the vehicle has not been serviced in a way that would have caused a failure at this specific mileage. The buyer must inspect the vehicle for structural integrity, particularly regarding the suspension, the condition of the brake discs and calipers, and the state of the exhaust system. Given the history of failures in both March 2025 and March 2024, the vehicle is not roadworthy at this time and requires immediate professional assessment and potential repair before it can be sold.

SM65 FHW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2025
  • 51,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
48
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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SM65 FHW Mileage History

  1. 04/03/202340,630 mi
  2. 23/03/202447,460 mi+6,830 mi
  3. 23/03/202447,460 mi
  4. 21/03/202551,777 mi+4,317 mi
  5. 21/03/202551,777 mi

Average of roughly 5,442 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SM65 FHW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 2015 Suzuki Swift (SM65 FHW) between March 2023 and March 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 21 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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