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BJ06 AHC

2006 Suzuki Swift

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,579 mi
Last recorded121,579 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 AHC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 121,579 miles

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

front & rear suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2021 121,523 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 102,100 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust front section heat shield deteriorated rattling noise

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear bumper slightly loose

Power steering heavy when turning to right but steering not affected

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

Rear parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 12 Oct 2020 102,100 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust front section heat shield deteriorated rattling noise

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear bumper slightly loose

Power steering heavy when turning to right but steering not affected

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

Rear parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 6 Feb 2020 89,805 miles

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

Power steering heavy when turning to right but steering not affected

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 89,804 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Power steering heavy when turning to right but steering not affected

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 70,507 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 70,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and perished outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legall limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 62,494 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 54,264 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 48,640 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 44,609 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 39,819 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 35,592 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 35,592 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 31,231 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 28,218 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 25,631 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 20,588 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 20,588 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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BJ06 AHC is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ06 AHC, 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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BJ06 AHC is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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