CarVerify

Free Car Check

BJ06 WLE

2006 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1490cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,615 mi
Last recorded112,615 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 WLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 112,615 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 107,431 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 102,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 102,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 96,954 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 91,609 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 85,648 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 76,441 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 76,437 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 13 kgs (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 60,870 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 60,870 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 48,983 miles

both front tyres split on inner sidewalls

Fail 3 Dec 2013 48,983 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres split on inner sidewalls

Pass 5 Oct 2012 43,694 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 39,572 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 36,080 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 26,695 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
Full Suzuki Swift reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BJ06 WLE is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WLE, 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

How do I check the history of BJ06 WLE?

You can check the full history of BJ06 WLE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BJ06 WLE registered?

BJ06 WLE is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 April 2006.

Is BJ06 WLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ06 WLE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ06 WLE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BJ06 WLE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.