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AY56 YFH

2006 Suzuki Swift

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,331 mi
Last recorded116,331 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 YFH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2024 116,331 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. and rear (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner mount bush separating from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides of car,leave lines on glass (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 105,854 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 97,413 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 85,858 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 85,858 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 79,148 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable ()

Fail 24 Feb 2020 79,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable ()

Pass 9 May 2019 73,437 miles

Brake pedal creeps down but brakes fully operational

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 73,274 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 May 2018 60,463 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 57,075 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 57,075 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 51,517 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes bonding deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth 3mm

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2015 46,920 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 46,774 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 42,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 38,368 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 34,501 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 30,968 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 30,958 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 26,366 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 23,930 miles

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

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

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

both rear seat belts slow to return

damage to n/s/r wheel arch

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 YFH is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YFH, 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 AY56 YFH registered?

AY56 YFH is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is AY56 YFH safe to buy?

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