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P122 YEL

1996 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

40,253 mi
Last recorded40,253 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 YEL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 40,253 miles

Advise alternator belt started to deteriorate.

Advise both rear tyres started to perish between treads.

Fail 22 Feb 2016 40,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advise alternator belt started to deteriorate.

Advise both rear tyres started to perish between treads.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 37,958 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 36,998 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 35,998 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 35,622 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 35,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 31,850 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 31,850 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 28,476 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 28,475 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 25,793 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 25,789 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 24,684 miles

both rear tyres have damage to the side walls

front number plate damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2006 22,973 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 22,973 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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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P122 YEL is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P122 YEL, 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 P122 YEL registered?

P122 YEL is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 October 1996.

Is P122 YEL safe to buy?

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