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BK56 JWE

2006 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,665 mi
Last recorded133,665 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 JWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 133,665 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 133,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge perished and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 130,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and very slight pay found with pinch bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords border line pass inner edge cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 126,480 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 44,212 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 115,259 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 115,253 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 108,981 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 101,389 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 101,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 95,475 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil near and off sides rear (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 95,475 miles

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt near side front lower (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) not working near side (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working near side (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding off side (3.7.B.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil near and off sides rear (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 92,855 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 92,855 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 88,567 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 81,252 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 74,201 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 68,670 miles

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

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

both front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 1 Oct 2010 62,308 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front discs corroded outer lip on inner sides

Pass 2 Oct 2009 55,196 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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BK56 JWE is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BK56 JWE, 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 JWE registered?

BK56 JWE is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 October 2006.

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