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AO56 MXK

2006 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,079 mi
Last recorded94,079 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 MXK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 94,079 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 81,733 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 67,296 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 57,527 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 57,527 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box front bracket broken (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 49,431 miles

Front bracket on rear silencer broken off.

kitchen towel in filler neck under fuel cap.

Fail 27 Jul 2016 49,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bracket on rear silencer broken off.

kitchen towel in filler neck under fuel cap.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 43,088 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 42,077 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 42,077 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 36,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres lightly perished and worn on the tread shoulders

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

More than normal parking brake lever travel

Offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush splitting from the outer casing

Rear tyres perished

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Nov 2013 36,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres lightly perished and worn on the tread shoulders

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

More than normal parking brake lever travel

Offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush splitting from the outer casing

Rear tyres perished

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Oct 2012 32,411 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes splitting from the outer casings

Both rear shock absorbers showing slight signs of leakage

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

More than normal parking brake lever travel

Offside rear seat belt slow to retract

Rear windscreen wiper blade worn away

Fail 20 Oct 2012 32,402 miles

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

Both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes splitting from the outer casings

Both rear shock absorbers showing slight signs of leakage

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

More than normal parking brake lever travel

Offside rear seat belt slow to retract

Rear windscreen wiper blade worn away

Pass 18 Oct 2011 26,325 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Oct 2010 21,249 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)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 21,249 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 14,275 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 14,100 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 MXK is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AO56 MXK, 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 MXK registered?

AO56 MXK is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is AO56 MXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 MXK shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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