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BF06 HVZ

2006 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,076 mi
Last recorded92,076 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 HVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 92,076 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 87,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear seat belt retracting mechanism slow to return

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt retracting mechanism slow to return

offside front brake disc shield rattles/insecure

poor beam image on offside headlamp due to frosted cover

Pass 25 Feb 2023 79,584 miles

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Wiper stalk electrical connection fault .

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front abs sensor bolt missing but sensor secure

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 70,148 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front abs sensor bolt missing but sensor secure

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush deteratied (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 70,146 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front abs sensor bolt missing but sensor secure

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush deteratied (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 65,589 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 65,589 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 64,997 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 62,617 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 60,577 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 60,575 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 55,881 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 55,881 miles

Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 51,727 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 44,853 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 36,388 miles

both front coil springs rusty

both front tyres 3mm with stepped edges

light surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 13 Sep 2013 32,254 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 31,058 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2012 29,339 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 24,267 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 24,249 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 20,463 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 15,092 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 14,260 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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BF06 HVZ is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 BF06 HVZ, 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 HVZ registered?

BF06 HVZ is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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