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AV56 OFT

2006 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,485 mi
Last recorded117,485 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 OFT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 117,485 miles

Offside Rear shock cover broken

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 31 Oct 2025 117,485 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear shock cover broken

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 22 Oct 2024 112,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 112,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 108,506 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 108,506 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES INNER (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Screw in tread

Pass 8 Sep 2022 104,045 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 98,918 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 98,918 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 95,796 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 95,796 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 92,282 miles

Front Tyre(s) worn on inner edge - 185/60/15

Offside Front Lower Bumper damaged, but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Fail 5 Mar 2019 92,281 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre(s) worn on inner edge - 185/60/15

Offside Front Lower Bumper damaged, but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 86,315 miles

Both rear brake(s) binding slightly

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 86,315 miles

Both rear brake(s) binding slightly

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 79,798 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Fail 22 Feb 2017 79,798 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

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

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 28 Jan 2016 71,444 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 58,979 miles

child seat fitted to nsr

front discs lipped on inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2015 58,978 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

child seat fitted to nsr

front discs lipped on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2014 47,240 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 47,240 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 34,276 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 34,241 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 34,020 miles

nearside door mirror cover damaged.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 31,217 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 28,303 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 24,628 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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AV56 OFT is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AV56 OFT, 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 AV56 OFT registered?

AV56 OFT is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 November 2006.

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