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AK56 CEV

2006 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,382 mi
Last recorded134,382 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 CEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 134,382 miles

Exhaust mounting defective REAR SILENCER FRONT MOUNTING (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced RADIATOR CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FUEL FILLER NECK PIPES ()

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR AXLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 134,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective REAR SILENCER FRONT MOUNTING (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced RADIATOR CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FUEL FILLER NECK PIPES ()

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR AXLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 133,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 133,200 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 131,855 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner cv boot has pin hole but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 124,786 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 124,784 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 117,309 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 117,309 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2019 108,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

wipers poor

Fail 24 Aug 2019 108,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside parking brake poor

wipers poor

Pass 21 Aug 2018 99,693 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 94,310 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 94,302 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 89,729 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 85,273 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 77,159 miles

steel brake pipes greased

Fail 12 Sep 2014 77,159 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

steel brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Oct 2013 70,262 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 70,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 61,567 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 52,668 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 44,885 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 41,002 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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AK56 CEV is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK56 CEV, 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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AK56 CEV is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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