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AK56 WTD

2006 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,462 mi
Last recorded112,462 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 WTD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 112,462 miles

Both outer sills corroding

UnBle to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic coverings

Fail 12 Mar 2025 112,461 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both outer sills corroding

UnBle to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic coverings

Pass 8 Mar 2024 108,941 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 104,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 101,232 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 93,597 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 92,503 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 92,503 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 83,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear wiper split

Pass 27 Feb 2018 78,178 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear tyres all worn to around 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

nearside wiper blade slightly smearing on windscreen.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 69,960 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 69,879 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 60,305 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 53,283 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 46,270 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 44,031 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 42,685 miles

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)

front disc's starting to pit

Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,385 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 WTD is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AK56 WTD, 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 AK56 WTD registered?

AK56 WTD is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 November 2006.

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