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BD06 BKV

2006 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,419 mi
Last recorded70,419 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 BKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 70,419 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded also shock is corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded also shock is corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive both shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 68,088 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 68,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush seperated from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front subframe corroded and undersealed

Pass 14 Jul 2023 65,256 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount snapped but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

front subframe showing corrosion

n/s/front suspension top mount has slight play

Pass 5 Jul 2022 62,575 miles

Front exhaust handger snapped but still secure

Front suspesnion arm bushes worn

Pass 23 Jun 2021 59,663 miles

front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

front exhaust mount snapped but system still secure

front subframe showing corrosion

fuel pipes showing corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2021 59,659 miles

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

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

front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

front exhaust mount snapped but system still secure

front subframe showing corrosion

fuel pipes showing corrosion

o/s/front tyre worn unevenly to limits on the inner edge 185/60/15

Pass 15 Jul 2020 57,930 miles

Exhaust brackets snapped on middle section

Front metal brake pipes corroded

Offside front CV joint clicking

Offside front suspension arm bush worn

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Jul 2019 55,937 miles

slight corrosion showing on n/s/rear metal brake pipe

Pass 28 Jun 2018 52,985 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 52,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 49,381 miles

Nearside front tyre showing cracks to side wall

Pass 29 Jun 2016 45,046 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 40,618 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 36,408 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 31,855 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 29,794 miles

o/s/rear tyre app limits

Pass 12 Mar 2012 23,616 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,938 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 15,307 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 10,253 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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BD06 BKV is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BD06 BKV, 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 BD06 BKV registered?

BD06 BKV is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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