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N56 BKN

1996 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,519 mi
Last recorded61,519 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN56 BKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 61,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 61,039 miles

O/S/R brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Aug 2010 60,763 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 60,335 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 59,596 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 59,596 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 58,491 miles

exhaust main silencer corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2006 56,725 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 54,674 miles

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

Offside 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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N56 BKN is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N56 BKN, 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 N56 BKN registered?

N56 BKN is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N56 BKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N56 BKN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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