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BF56 DZH

2006 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,606 mi
Last recorded129,606 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 DZH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 129,606 miles

corrosion apparent both rear axle mount areas

some play in both front anti roll drop links

Fail 8 Jan 2026 129,569 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

corrosion apparent both rear axle mount areas

some play in both front anti roll drop links

Pass 14 Jan 2025 125,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on tread inner edge of tread close to cord showing (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f tyre showing tread wear

Pass 15 Jan 2024 119,696 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 110,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake imbalance n/s rear

Pass 12 Jan 2022 99,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on both front/rear subframes/suspension assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 91,348 miles

slight bind to o/s/r brake

slight play in o/s/f bottom arm inner bushes

Pass 16 Jul 2019 79,264 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 69,586 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitting on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 61,189 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted on inside faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 54,968 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and pitted on inside faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 51,083 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2015 45,326 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Feb 2014 39,384 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 36,127 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 30,669 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 25,257 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and perishing in between the tread

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 10 Mar 2010 12,892 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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BF56 DZH is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DZH, 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 BF56 DZH registered?

BF56 DZH is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 September 2006.

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