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AO56 FVZ

2006 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,675 mi
Last recorded103,675 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 103,675 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 103,675 miles

Offside Front Inner 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 93,106 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 87,524 miles

body damage

one rear exhaust bracket missing/still secure

Fail 17 Dec 2020 87,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

body damage

one rear exhaust bracket missing/still secure

Pass 19 Dec 2019 82,419 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 77,990 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 72,715 miles

Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Corroded

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking in Tread Grooves

Pass 12 Jan 2017 67,884 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Centre/rear exhaust joint corroded.

Front cross member corroded.

Fuel tank filler pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing close to markers.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre has light wear to inner shoulder.

Offside Front Tyre has light wear to inner shoulder.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre perished and starting to split in treads.

Rear exhaust hangers corroded.

Fail 11 Jan 2017 67,882 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Centre/rear exhaust joint corroded.

Front cross member corroded.

Fuel tank filler pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing close to markers.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre has light wear to inner shoulder.

Offside Front Tyre has light wear to inner shoulder.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre perished and starting to split in treads.

Rear exhaust hangers corroded.

Pass 20 Jan 2016 60,957 miles

Nearside Rear unable to fully inspect seat belt due to child seat fitted

slight under body corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2015 56,512 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 56,512 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 49,336 miles

Inner front brake pads appear low and discs corroded on edges.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 42,568 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 31,840 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 26,318 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 17,916 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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AO56 FVZ 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 77.8%.

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 FVZ, 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 AO56 FVZ registered?

AO56 FVZ is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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