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P120 OVF

1996 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

6,976 mi
Last recorded6,976 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 OVF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 6,976 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 4,040 miles

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

nearside and offside floor to sills showing corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2015 4,024 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside and offside floor to sills showing corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2014 1,938 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 28 Jul 2014 1,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 99,862 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 97,092 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 93,907 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 89,927 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 88,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated.

Underside becoming orroded, body sills, suspension etc.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 88,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front number plate fadding

rear floor/chassis corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2008 88,160 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front number plate fadding

rear floor/chassis corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2007 87,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate starting to fade

rear floor corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2006 85,123 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 85,132 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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P120 OVF is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P120 OVF, 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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P120 OVF is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P120 OVF safe to buy?

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