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N482 KGT

1996 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,717 mi
Last recorded35,717 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN482 KGT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 35,717 miles

Oil leak

emmissions dat not listed on data base or ref. book test carry out to default limits co3.5% hc1200ppm

fuel pipes very rusty

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 20 Oct 2012 35,717 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

emmissions dat not listed on data base or ref. book test carry out to default limits co3.5% hc1200ppm

fuel pipes very rusty

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2011 26,071 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 15,881 miles

slight play osf & nsf steering arms

Pass 6 Oct 2009 6,634 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 6,634 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 92,505 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 84,657 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 84,655 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 81,878 miles

front number plate fading.

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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N482 KGT is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N482 KGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N482 KGT registered?

N482 KGT is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 March 1996.

Is N482 KGT safe to buy?

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