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BJ56 VYH

2006 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,539 mi
Last recorded72,539 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 72,539 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 71,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower spoiler panel damaged

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2020 71,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower spoiler panel damaged

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2019 66,975 miles

brake creeps slightly under pressure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 66,975 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake creeps slightly under pressure

Pass 11 Jan 2018 61,742 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 61,742 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 56,832 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 52,843 miles

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

exhaust down pipe heat guard not supported

Fail 16 Jan 2016 52,841 miles

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

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

exhaust down pipe heat guard not supported

Pass 3 Jan 2015 47,535 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 42,437 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 35,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 31,111 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 25,553 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 21,720 miles

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

Offside 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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BJ56 VYH is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ56 VYH, 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 VYH is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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