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N457 BKJ

1996 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,351 mi
Last recorded66,351 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN457 BKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 66,351 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper damaged and loose

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 61,407 miles

bad engine oil leaks

centre exhaust joint gasket starting to blow

Pass 28 Nov 2013 56,631 miles

exhaust blow started on centre pipe gasket

Fail 26 Nov 2013 56,625 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust blow started on centre pipe gasket

Pass 27 Oct 2012 51,078 miles

inner sills rusty

o/s/f inner door handel damaged

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 11 Nov 2011 46,101 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 30,111 miles

both sides front brake discs rusted on inner surfaces reducing braking area

corrossion formed at both sides floor to sill sections not considered to be excessive

Pass 22 Apr 2009 27,577 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 26,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 May 2006 22,557 miles

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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N457 BKJ is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N457 BKJ, 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 N457 BKJ registered?

N457 BKJ is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N457 BKJ safe to buy?

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