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BJ06 SYS

2006 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,415 mi
Last recorded123,415 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 SYS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 123,415 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front front subframe & suspension corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle mounted metal brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s & n/s/r inner sills & floor areas corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s & n/s/r main axle bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle & suspension corroded

Fail 1 May 2026 123,415 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f shocker top mount excessive lift / play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front front subframe & suspension corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle mounted metal brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s & n/s/r inner sills & floor areas corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s & n/s/r main axle bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle & suspension corroded

Pass 2 May 2025 115,735 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Top mount has play.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 115,724 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Top mount has play.

Pass 2 May 2024 106,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near Limits Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near Limits Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 May 2024 106,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near Limits Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near Limits Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 99,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck ()

Fail 27 Apr 2023 99,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck ()

Pass 26 Apr 2022 90,800 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 90,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 82,532 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 82,532 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 78,569 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 75,564 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 73,078 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 70,070 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 67,351 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 64,507 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 61,492 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer mounting bracket broken

Fail 25 Mar 2014 61,492 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

rear silencer mounting bracket broken

Pass 28 Mar 2013 58,706 miles

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

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

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

osr wheel binding

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 19 Mar 2013 58,573 miles

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

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

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

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

osr wheel binding

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Mar 2012 54,800 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

exhaust hanger/bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,163 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 37,853 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 28,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 28,742 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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BJ06 SYS is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SYS, 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 SYS is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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