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BG56 TKX

2006 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,678 mi
Last recorded90,678 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 TKX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 90,678 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 89,985 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 73,226 miles

Nearside wiper split

Fail 23 Jul 2019 73,226 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside wiper split

Pass 25 Jul 2018 67,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 67,126 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 64,030 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 64,029 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 61,165 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 54,897 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 45,647 miles

Engine light on

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 45,647 miles

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

Engine light on

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 39,618 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 34,648 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust insecure (corroded mount)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 34,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust insecure (corroded mount)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 30,512 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 30,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wipers smearing just ok to pass

Pass 29 Mar 2011 25,514 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 25,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 20,530 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 19,931 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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BG56 TKX is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 BG56 TKX, 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 BG56 TKX registered?

BG56 TKX is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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