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BG56 TMV

2006 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,349 mi
Last recorded101,349 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 TMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 101,349 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 98,456 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 96,756 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 96,756 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2023 93,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 88,738 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2022 88,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 May 2021 84,672 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 82,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake lever nearing end of travel

Pass 21 Jun 2019 75,605 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 68,290 miles

Oil leak oil filter has a hole in it. ()

Pass 20 May 2017 61,642 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 61,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 54,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front TYRE SHOWING SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION ( SIDE WALL CRACKING ) NB MD=1413 TD =5/6mm

Pass 23 May 2015 44,650 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 38,759 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 38,467 miles

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

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

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 12 Feb 2014 38,467 miles

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

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 11 Feb 2013 34,719 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 31,288 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 28,149 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 17,727 miles

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

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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BG56 TMV is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BG56 TMV, 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 TMV registered?

BG56 TMV is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is BG56 TMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG56 TMV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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