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BG56 TKY

2006 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,352 mi
Last recorded109,352 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 TKY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 109,352 miles

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

Rear parking brake lever travel slightly high

brake pedal rubber worn

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Mar 2017 109,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205401784wxl (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear parking brake lever travel slightly high

brake pedal rubber worn

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 103,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 103,593 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 98,325 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front bumber damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2015 98,325 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front bumber damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2014 93,759 miles

front bumber loose

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 88,637 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 88,637 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 81,999 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 81,999 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 69,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

hole in nearside door "B" post (outside prescribed area)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 69,554 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

hole in nearside door "B" post (outside prescribed area)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 62,579 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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BG56 TKY is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TKY, 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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BG56 TKY is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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