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BD56 HGC

2006 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,810 mi
Last recorded95,810 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 HGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 95,810 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2025 95,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 94,634 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 92,997 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 92,997 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 90,800 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 88,869 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 4 Nov 2020 87,791 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 87,779 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 87,725 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 87,724 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 87,561 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 86,020 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 86,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 79,135 miles

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

Oil leak ()

wipers smear screen slightly

Fail 20 Oct 2016 79,135 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2015 72,487 miles

slight oil leak from n/s driveshaft oil seal

Pass 23 Oct 2014 67,440 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 56,868 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 59,868 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 52,861 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 46,991 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 36,968 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 36,968 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 35,542 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 34,601 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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BD56 HGC is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BD56 HGC, 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 BD56 HGC registered?

BD56 HGC is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is BD56 HGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD56 HGC shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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