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AO06 ZFZ

2006 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

147,585 mi
Last recorded147,585 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 ZFZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 147,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 138,453 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened is corroded top of shocker (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 138,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened is corroded top of shocker (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 127,437 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 115,861 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 105,727 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 99,528 miles

Both front outer CV boots slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 89,454 miles

Slight corrosion to underbody.

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

Unable to inspect rear seats/belts due to items in back.

Pass 19 Oct 2018 80,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 75,011 miles

Offside Front lower wishbone starting to lift

Fail 3 Nov 2017 75,011 miles

Offside Front lower wishbone starting to lift

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 69,606 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 68,939 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 65,169 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 56,983 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 49,851 miles

Front and rear brake flex hose ferrules rusty

Front to rear and rear metal brake pipes lightly rusted and degrading

Rear shock absorbers showing slight signs of leakage

Fail 6 Aug 2013 49,851 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front and rear brake flex hose ferrules rusty

Front brake discs rusted on the edges of the friction surfaces

Front to rear and rear metal brake pipes lightly rusted and degrading

Front tyres perished

Nearside front tyre worn to the legal limits

Offside rear tyre aged and perished

Rear shock absorbers showing slight signs of leakage

Pass 14 Aug 2012 45,899 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 42,584 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 40,014 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 32,910 miles

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

o/s/f tyre tread depth getting low 3.5mm

Pass 25 Feb 2009 25,210 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 25,210 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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AO06 ZFZ is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AO06 ZFZ, 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 AO06 ZFZ registered?

AO06 ZFZ is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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