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AK56 CEY

2006 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,696 mi
Last recorded30,696 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 CEY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 30,696 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

ALL 4 Tyres perished

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs serverly worn

O/S/F Tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2011 30,696 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)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

ALL 4 Tyres perished

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs serverly worn

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S/F Tyre outer side wall damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 25,370 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 25,333 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 19,823 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre has a cut in tyre side wall, no cords showing,

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

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 CEY is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK56 CEY registered?

AK56 CEY is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is AK56 CEY safe to buy?

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