MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,849 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
bonnet hinges partially seized
cat to interpipe joint corroded
fuel cap seal perish cracked
inter to rear silencer joint slight blow
o/s/f outer cv gaiter perish cracked
o/s/r tyre low tread and perish cracked in tread
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
fuel cap seal perish cracked
bonnet hinges partially seized
cat to interpipe joint corroded
inter to rear silencer joint slight blow
o/s/f outer cv gaiter perish cracked
o/s/f tyre low tread
o/s/r tyre low tread and perish cracked in tread
cat inlet and outlet pipes corroded
n/s/f outer cv gaiter perished and cracked
o/s/f outer cv gaiter weeping
o/s/r tyre perish cracked and low tread
rear wiper torn and not clearing screen
slight blow inter to rear silencer joint
both rear tyres perish cracked
corrosion o/s suspention turret (under bonnet)
front number plate discoloured
n/s/r tyre outer shoulder low tread and eneven wear in tread blocks
n/souter cv gaiter perished and cracking
o/s cv gaiter slight weap
o/s/f wishbone rear bush perished and splitting
slight blow exhaust inter silencer front and rear joints
slight coolant leak radiator
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
both rear tyres perish cracked
corrosion o/s suspention turret (under bonnet)
front number plate discoloured
n/s/r tyre outer shoulder low tread and eneven wear in tread blocks
n/souter cv gaiter perished and cracking
o/s cv gaiter slight weap
o/s/f wishbone rear bush perished and splitting
slight blow exhaust inter silencer front and rear joints
slight coolant leak radiator
Nearside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P229 ACY 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 66.7%.
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 P229 ACY, 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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P229 ACY is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is P229 ACY safe to buy?
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