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BL55 UVV

2006 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,926 mi
Last recorded120,926 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 UVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 120,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 120,916 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s/f got hole due to corrosion affecting the steering rack nuts (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under the radiator & prescribed areas all around (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front seat belts are slow to retact

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 112,627 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

cross bar under the radiator & rear part of chasis corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 98,240 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 97,461 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 97,461 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 86,181 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 74,366 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 74,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 63,920 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 58,859 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 58,859 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 55,765 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 51,769 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 48,354 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 48,354 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 44,573 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 44,570 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear 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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BL55 UVV is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc 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 BL55 UVV, 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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BL55 UVV is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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