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BF06 HVN

2006 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,283 mi
Last recorded88,283 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 HVN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 88,283 miles

Battery clamp loose

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

Engine oil on minimum

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

Mil light on

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside beam image poor.

Nearside front abs/wheel speed sensor ring cracked through

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

Offside front rear suspension bush bonding poor.

lower outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 2 Sep 2016 88,283 miles

Battery clamp loose

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

Engine oil on minimum

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

Mil light on

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside beam image poor.

Nearside front abs/wheel speed sensor ring cracked through

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

Offside front rear suspension bush bonding poor.

lower outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 78,711 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 10 Sep 2015 78,711 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2014 68,327 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 56,178 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 3 Jun 2012 56,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs in poor consition

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Jun 2011 43,772 miles

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

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

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 34,326 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 34,326 miles

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

rusty lip front discs

Pass 11 Mar 2009 27,245 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 27,245 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear 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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BF06 HVN is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BF06 HVN, 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 BF06 HVN registered?

BF06 HVN is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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