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AV56 KOB

2006 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,749 mi
Last recorded85,749 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 KOB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 85,749 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 76,732 miles

Exhaust mounting defective BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL OF THEM (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 76,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL OF THEM (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 70,817 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 70,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 70,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 61,357 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 59,041 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 56,725 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 54,934 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 51,321 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 48,980 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Apr 2017 46,094 miles

rear tyres perished between tread

Fail 29 Mar 2017 45,839 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

both rear tyres cracked between tread

Fail 29 Mar 2017 45,839 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

both rear tyres cracked between tread

Pass 31 Mar 2016 43,673 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 39,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 33,567 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)

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

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Pass 20 Mar 2013 25,105 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 16,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 16,119 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 15,625 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)

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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AV56 KOB is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AV56 KOB, 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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AV56 KOB is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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