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AP06 FWS

2006 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,200 mi
Last recorded87,200 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 FWS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 87,200 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 87,195 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 85,241 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 85,241 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 83,612 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 81,502 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 81,474 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 80,253 miles

rear axle bushes slightly perished

Pass 29 Apr 2019 78,067 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

both front upper mounts worn

chip in windscreen

Fail 27 Apr 2019 78,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

both front upper mounts worn

chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Apr 2018 76,965 miles

windscreen cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2017 75,749 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 75,749 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust mount stay corroded off

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 74,474 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 72,397 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 72,396 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear tyre 'flat'

Pass 29 Apr 2014 57,831 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 57,829 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both front wishbones rear bushes debonded,front exhaust mount rusted through,

Pass 23 May 2013 46,876 miles

N/S/F tyre 2mm

both front brake discs corroded inside faces

both front wishbones rear bushes debonding

both rear brakes binding slightly

front exhaust mount corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2012 33,556 miles

O/S/F rear wishbone bush starting to debond

front brake discs slightly corroded on inside faces

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2011 25,941 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 20,084 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 14,817 miles

front wishbone bushes debonding,nsf tyre started to perish,

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 FWS is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FWS, 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 FWS registered?

AP06 FWS is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 June 2006.

Is AP06 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP06 FWS shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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