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AJ56 JUV

2006 Suzuki Swift

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

162,767 mi
Last recorded162,767 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 JUV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 162,767 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top strut bearing worn

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

windsreen chipped

Pass 20 May 2025 159,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 159,069 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 154,127 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips upper and lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 154,127 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips upper and lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 148,176 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NSF and OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front sub-frame is heavily corroded, General under-body corrosion particularly towards the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of brake disc in very poor condition, heavily corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of brake disc in very poor condition, heavily corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR and OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 139,150 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 135,904 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 134,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 134,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 133,250 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 131,591 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 131,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 128,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine malfunction light is on dashboard indicating a fault

Pass 23 May 2016 126,946 miles

chips in windscreen

Pass 27 May 2015 124,210 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 124,210 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 121,252 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 121,252 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 118,652 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 118,652 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 116,624 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 116,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 114,255 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 82,498 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has flat spot

Fail 26 Nov 2009 82,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear tyre has flat spot

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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AJ56 JUV is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AJ56 JUV, 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 AJ56 JUV registered?

AJ56 JUV is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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