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BK56 JWA

2006 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,500 mi
Last recorded130,500 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 JWA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2021 130,500 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 119,517 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 108,700 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 108,700 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 98,479 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 98,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres getting low on tread

drivers seat not fully secure

engine oi level very low

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

Pass 25 Jul 2017 86,682 miles

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 30 Jul 2016 79,897 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit and borderline perished.

front antiroll bar link rubbers borderline condition

Fail 11 Jul 2016 79,873 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre cracking and perishing

Fail 11 Jul 2015 71,226 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 71,226 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 68,360 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 58,449 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 50,420 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 46,177 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage.

Fail 15 Sep 2011 46,177 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 35,433 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 26,220 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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BK56 JWA is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BK56 JWA, 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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What year was BK56 JWA registered?

BK56 JWA is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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