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AF56 ZYE

2006 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,639 mi
Last recorded98,639 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 ZYE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 98,639 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 90,018 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 84,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 84,960 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 76,287 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 76,286 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged REAR BRAKE PIPES BADLEY ROUTED AND CRIMPED (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 76,254 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear inner edge + cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Noise coming from within brake drum

Pass 13 Oct 2021 72,593 miles

Brake pedal travel

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Various brake pipes corroded, but seriously weakened

Pass 14 Oct 2020 69,373 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal travel

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2019 62,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush unbonding

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush unbonding

oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2019 62,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush unbonding

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush unbonding

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2018 56,492 miles

exhaust front brackets insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2018 56,492 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported front mounting bracket corroded & broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 49,046 miles

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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

at least 2 metal mounts are detached from and not supporting the exhaust system.

near side front tyre inner side wall shows deep splits.

near side front tyre perished/cracked and shows deep splits at the tread.

near side rear tyre perished/cracked and shows deep splits at the tread.

off side front tyre inner side wall shows deep splits.

off side front tyre perished/cracked and shows deep splits at the tread.

off side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

Pass 2 Apr 2016 43,444 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2016 43,444 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 39,533 miles

both wishbone rear bushes slightly unbonded

Fail 15 Apr 2015 39,533 miles

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

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

both wishbone rear bushes slightly unbonded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 33,397 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 29,985 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 25,170 miles

front coils springs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2011 19,119 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 15,197 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 11,322 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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AF56 ZYE is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 AF56 ZYE, 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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AF56 ZYE is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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