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P929 KVC

1997 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,483 mi
Last recorded74,483 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP929 KVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 74,483 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front and Offside front steering arm[s] have slight play at joint[s]

Pass 30 Oct 2010 73,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f indicator covered with tape

Fail 29 Oct 2010 73,501 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 71,973 miles

n/s f idicator lens damaged

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 20 Sep 2008 69,126 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 69,126 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 63,412 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 56,354 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 55,970 miles

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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P929 KVC is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 58,844 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 P929 KVC, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P929 KVC registered?

P929 KVC is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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