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AY56 WZA

2006 Suzuki Swift

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,801 mi
Last recorded95,801 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 WZA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 95,801 miles

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

Rear tyres have edge wear

Fail 9 Sep 2021 95,799 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres have edge wear

Pass 18 Sep 2020 87,498 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 87,498 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 78,237 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 71,446 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly.

Offside Front outer c.v gaiter badly perished.

Offside Front wishbone ball joint dust cover lightly damaged.

Offside Rear brake pipe along beam axel corroded.

engine minor oil leak, seems to be from breather .

Fail 1 Jun 2018 71,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 71,371 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine blue smoke. (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush dibonding.

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly should investigate.

Offside Front outer c.v gaiter badly perished ,marginal pass.

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded in places.

bothside front macherson strut top mounting bush bearing rough and play.

Pass 14 Feb 2017 69,877 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 69,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 67,707 miles

Front exhaust pipe clamp loose .still secure.

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush dibonding.

Offside Front drivershaft inner cv gaiter seeping grease.

Offside Rear brake pipe along beam axel within clip holder corroding.

Offside Rear wheel bearing little noisy.

Offside rear parking brake low on efficiency,should be adjusted,marginal pass.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 64,697 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front outer c.v gaiter perishing.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 61,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 61,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 49,902 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 49,892 miles

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

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2012 39,182 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 30,981 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 26,042 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 18,801 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 18,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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AY56 WZA is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,248cc diesel 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 AY56 WZA, 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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AY56 WZA is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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