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AO56 UGM

2006 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,080 mi
Last recorded106,080 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 106,080 miles

Corrosion to inner sills

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside, heavily worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Close to excessive (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2026 105,997 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion to inner sills

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside, heavily worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Close to excessive (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2025 100,268 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm lower rear bushes worn/soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all springs showing corrosion

both front suspension top mounts have play

nsf cv boot perished

nsf mirror unit tapped up

osf and various rear brake pipes showing corrosion

windscreen chipped and wipers smeary

Pass 1 Mar 2024 94,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres very worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper slight lift in suspension top mounts wheel free

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked, worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamp patterns poor

Fail 1 Mar 2024 94,046 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation 32% (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 36% (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres very worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper slight lift in suspension top mounts wheel free

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake grabs slightly

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked, worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake fluid level slightly low

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 31 Jan 2023 87,817 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has small split

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 87,817 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has small split

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 82,065 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% imbalance, lag from N/S (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking all over (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking all over (5.2.3 (e))

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

Small chip front windscreen

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Wiper system noisy

Pass 8 Jan 2021 77,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer/very worn inner edge / slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front brake lag - 19%

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer/worn inner edges / slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake lever travel high

headlamp patterns slightly poor

Fail 7 Jan 2021 77,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer / worn inner edges and slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer / very worn inner edges and slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake lag - 19%

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake lever travel high

headlamp patterns slightly poor

Pass 7 Jan 2020 71,608 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 66,073 miles

Offside Rear brake lag-23%

Oil leak, but not excessive minor-transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 59,298 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 57,642 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 57,641 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 52,616 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 52,616 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 52,570 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 49,500 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 48,378 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Jan 2012 40,079 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 36,469 miles

corrision on front coil springs

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 12 Dec 2009 32,336 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2009 32,336 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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 UGM is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UGM, 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 UGM registered?

AO56 UGM is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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