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N143 KUM

1996 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,000 mi
Last recorded77,000 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN143 KUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 77,000 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 86,754 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 60,920 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 60,895 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 59,320 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 52,118 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 43,632 miles

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

Rear silencer in poor condition.

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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N143 KUM is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N143 KUM, 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 N143 KUM registered?

N143 KUM is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N143 KUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N143 KUM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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