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N125 SDW

1996 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,352 mi
Last recorded1,352 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN125 SDW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 1,352 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 97,724 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 97,724 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 93,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

signs of exhaust tail box clamp has been touching handbrake cable

Fail 15 Oct 2008 93,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front brake binding slightly on wheelfree

Pass 13 Oct 2007 90,025 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 84,249 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 84,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 77,838 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 77,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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N125 SDW is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 60,134 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 N125 SDW, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N125 SDW registered?

N125 SDW is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 July 1996.

Is N125 SDW safe to buy?

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