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BJ06 SZG

2006 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,028 mi
Last recorded126,028 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 126,028 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 122,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 118,856 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2023

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 110,728 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 106,754 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 82,906 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 82,906 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached excess play (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 61,308 miles

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

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

brake pedal creeps slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2017 58,089 miles

Rear exhaust silencer secured on with wire.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 55,690 miles

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Oct 2015 51,971 miles

Rear silencer has a temporary repair to mountings, recommend replacement

Fail 7 Oct 2015 51,971 miles

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

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

Rear silencer has a temporary repair to mountings, recommend replacement

Pass 7 Oct 2014 47,472 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 47,455 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 43,114 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 39,140 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 33,040 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 31,206 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 25,339 miles

Front pads worn

Front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2010 25,339 miles

Front pads worn

Front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 18,605 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 SZG is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Red 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 BJ06 SZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ06 SZG registered?

BJ06 SZG is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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