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AP06 FGA

2006 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,506 mi
Last recorded144,506 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 FGA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 144,506 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

some corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 14 Jan 2020 142,971 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coated/greased preventing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 142,898 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective nearside and offside (7.1.2 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coated/greased preventing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 141,123 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 141,123 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 139,335 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing and nearside bald on outer edge

Fail 8 Jan 2018 139,335 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing and nearside bald on outer edge

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 137,385 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 137,382 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front inner wing brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 135,346 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 4 Jan 2016 135,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 31 Dec 2014 132,271 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 132,271 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 119,972 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 119,972 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 106,614 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 91,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 79,108 miles

rear seat belts slow to retract

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 69,943 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 69,685 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 50,794 miles

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

oil leak poss drive shaft oil seal

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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AP06 FGA is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AP06 FGA, 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 AP06 FGA registered?

AP06 FGA is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 June 2006.

Is AP06 FGA safe to buy?

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