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BN56 OAU

2006 Suzuki Swift

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,420 mi
Last recorded117,420 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 OAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 117,420 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre outer wall slightly perished

Pass 24 Nov 2016 111,560 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 102,442 miles

Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 102,442 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 95,896 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2014 95,896 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 87,376 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 74,959 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 74,959 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2011 64,069 miles

Front brake discs seem slightly worn

Offside rear tyre wearing low,3mm

Fail 20 May 2011 64,063 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs seem slightly worn

Offside rear tyre wearing low,3mm

Pass 9 Aug 2010 56,658 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 45,387 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 45,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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BN56 OAU is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BN56 OAU, 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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BN56 OAU is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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