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BF56 DYV

2006 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,560 mi
Last recorded132,560 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 DYV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 132,560 miles

General Corrosion

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 122,293 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 110,530 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 107,249 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 103,954 miles

Nearside Front top mount has minor play

Offside Front top mount has minor play

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 100,437 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 97,512 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 93,790 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 89,413 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 89,413 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 85,280 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 79,938 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 75,289 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 71,524 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 71,252 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 62,681 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 55,198 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 46,685 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 38,877 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 26,874 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 26,874 miles

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

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

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

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)

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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BF56 DYV is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Grey 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 BF56 DYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF56 DYV registered?

BF56 DYV is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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