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AX56 AOB

2006 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,889 mi
Last recorded166,889 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX56 AOB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 166,889 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 164,311 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

multiple chips on screen

Fail 9 Jun 2020 164,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

multiple chips on screen

Pass 17 Jun 2019 160,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 160,497 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 160,460 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak lambda too high (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 132,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 132,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 109,303 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 87,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 87,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 68,574 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2014 68,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2013 51,512 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 37,815 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 30,593 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 8 Jan 2010 23,264 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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AX56 AOB is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AX56 AOB, 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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AX56 AOB is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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