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AO56 UPG

2006 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,856 mi
Last recorded128,856 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 UPG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 128,856 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 120,295 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 114,756 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 108,113 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 104,342 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 101,887 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 101,887 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 96,154 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

bonnet hinges seizing,prop missing

handbrake travel,n/s handbrake poor,rear imbalance,o/s/r distortion/poor

n/s/f wishbone bush seperating

o/s/f + o/s/r brake pipes corrosion

rear suspension/inner sills/chassis corroding

Fail 2 Mar 2020 96,154 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

bonnet hinges seizing,prop missing

handbrake travel,n/s handbrake poor,rear imbalance,o/s/r distortion/poor

n/s/f wishbone bush seperating

o/s/f + o/s/r brake pipes corrosion

rear suspension/inner sills/chassis corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2019 85,829 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 80,973 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 80,970 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 75,551 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 75,509 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 69,333 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 69,329 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 60,314 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 60,254 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 50,993 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 41,824 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 32,758 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 24,303 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 15,106 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 UPG is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UPG, 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 UPG is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 December 2006.

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