1996 Suzuki Swift 1.0L Petrol · P481 BPE
1996 Suzuki Swift (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1996. Recorded mileage 71,403 miles. MOT valid until 17/11/2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/11/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,403 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 993cc
P481 BPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 71,403 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P481 BPE Mileage History
- 20/01/202266,103 mi
- 20/01/202266,103 mi
- 09/10/202366,107 mi+4 mi
- 12/11/202571,389 mi+5,282 mi
- 18/11/202571,403 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 1,385 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P481 BPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Suzuki Swift (P481 BPE) between January 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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