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AO56 FVC

2006 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,715 mi
Last recorded127,715 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 FVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 127,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cylinder to mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper attachment (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cylinder to mainline (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 122,671 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 112,454 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 112,487 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 106,087 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 106,077 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint loose in wishbone arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2017 99,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 98,427 miles

exhaust system corroded - o/s/r + n/s/r brake pipes corroded

o/s/r sill slightly distorted

parking brake slight travel - n/s/f ball joint has slight play

Fail 3 Aug 2016 98,427 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f ball joint boot split (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust mounting broken (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipe near fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement n/s/r brake binding (3.5.1k)

exhaust system corroded - o/s/r + n/s/r brake pipes corroded

o/s/r sill slightly distorted

parking brake slight travel - n/s/f ball joint has slight play

Pass 30 Jul 2015 95,416 miles

exhaust and mountings corroded-rear coil springs corroded-wishbone bushes perished-n/s/f tyre on limit-all coil springs corroded-x2 top mounts slight lift

Fail 29 Jul 2015 95,416 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust and mountings corroded-rear coil springs corroded-wishbone bushes perished-n/s/f tyre on limit-all coil springs corroded-x2 top mounts slight lift

Pass 5 Aug 2014 91,743 miles

wishbone bushes slightly perished

Pass 3 Aug 2013 88,533 miles

o/s/f balljoin boot slightly deteriorated-o/s/f wishbone bush slightly deteriorated-n/s/f link boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2012 80,339 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 68,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2012 68,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 45,247 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 24,685 miles

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

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

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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AO56 FVC is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO56 FVC, 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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AO56 FVC is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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