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AY56 YFD

2006 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,388 mi
Last recorded127,388 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 YFD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 127,388 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 120,303 miles

hand brake travel

Fail 30 Oct 2021 120,302 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

hand brake travel

Pass 2 Nov 2020 113,040 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 107,465 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 97,030 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 91,883 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 91,883 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 81,232 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 81,224 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working dip beam (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 68,982 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 65,286 miles

Parking brake lever travel is long.

Fail 25 Aug 2014 65,212 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Brake warning lamp is on.

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

Parking brake lever travel is long.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 51,042 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 48,143 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 39,029 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 31,516 miles

Exhaust back box hanger broken but system still supported.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 24,281 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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AY56 YFD is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AY56 YFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY56 YFD registered?

AY56 YFD is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is AY56 YFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY56 YFD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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