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BL06 FPU

2006 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,282 mi
Last recorded154,282 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 FPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 154,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 154,282 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 152,436 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 152,436 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 141,604 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

just sufficient reserve brake pedal

Pass 27 Feb 2023 132,119 miles

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

O\S\FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 123,380 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 117,357 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 117,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2020 110,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cap damaged but not causing sharp edges and still secure (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight weep (5.3.2 (b))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 12 Feb 2020 110,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cap damaged but not causing sharp edges and still secure (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight weep (5.3.2 (b))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 13 Feb 2019 90,884 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 90,677 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 67,396 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 67,396 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre showing signs of perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2017 64,189 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking on edges/outer sidewall peridhed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorating/no excessive movement

Offside Rear tyre cracking on edges

exhaust back box bracket broken

nsf bumper slight damage

Fail 11 Aug 2017 64,189 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking on edges/outer sidewall peridhed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorating/no excessive movement

Offside Rear tyre cracking on edges

exhaust back box bracket broken

nsf bumper slight damage

Pass 4 Jun 2016 59,764 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 50,851 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 50,851 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 41,323 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 41,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2013 35,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

nearside front tyre 2mm and cracking

offside rear tyre 3mm and cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2012 32,022 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 29,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2010 24,721 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 18,446 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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BL06 FPU is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 BL06 FPU, 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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BL06 FPU is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 August 2006.

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