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AE56 LME

2006 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,798 mi
Last recorded126,798 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 LME
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 126,798 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 126,798 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 118,084 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 109,353 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 109,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 103,023 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 93,442 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 80,536 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 69,466 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 69,466 miles

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 62,493 miles

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 57,183 miles

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 49,682 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

o/s/f suspension bush slightly debonded but not likely to become displaced

Pass 10 Oct 2013 44,516 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Oct 2013 44,516 miles

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 39,581 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Oct 2011 33,232 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 33,232 miles

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 27,600 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 21,460 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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AE56 LME is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 64,078 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 AE56 LME, 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 20 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE56 LME registered?

AE56 LME is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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