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BJ56 FGO

2006 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,324 mi
Last recorded115,324 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 FGO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 115,324 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 109,758 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 100,621 miles

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

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

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

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

center to rear exhurst corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 93,641 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to cracked on side walls

Fail 18 Aug 2014 93,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s/r tyre starting to cracked on side walls

Pass 21 Aug 2013 89,012 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs inner surfaces corroded

n/s/f wiper blade split end

o/s/r tyre slight cracking/perishing

Fail 21 Aug 2013 89,012 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs inner surfaces corroded

n/s/f wiper blade split end

o/s/r tyre slight cracking/perishing

Fail 21 Aug 2013 88,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

left and right side front brake discs worn and very corroded

left and right side front windscreen wipers poor

spare tyre different size

Pass 2 Aug 2012 79,369 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 71,683 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 71,683 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 59,107 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 44,241 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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BJ56 FGO is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BJ56 FGO, 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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BJ56 FGO is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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