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N509 VPA

1996 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,182 mi
Last recorded98,182 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN509 VPA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 98,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both rear brake pipes to hoses slight corrosion

Fail 31 May 2013 98,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both rear brake pipes to hoses slight corrosion

Pass 30 May 2012 92,962 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r brake pipes to hoses slight corrosion

slight wear in outer cv joints

windscreen crack n/s/f

Pass 1 Jun 2011 86,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 28 May 2010 81,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 76,970 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 76,969 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 70,588 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 64,582 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2006 56,247 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 56,247 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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N509 VPA is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N509 VPA, 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

How do I check the history of N509 VPA?

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What year was N509 VPA registered?

N509 VPA is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N509 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N509 VPA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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