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BN56 OAZ

2006 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,962 mi
Last recorded104,962 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 OAZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2019 104,962 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust repaired

Pass 2 Oct 2017 98,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 98,226 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 97,608 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 97,608 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 91,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 27 May 2015 86,760 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 May 2014 79,965 miles

n/s/f tyre getting worn

Pass 16 May 2013 75,393 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 71,424 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 67,280 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 67,276 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 63,854 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 48,954 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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BN56 OAZ is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BN56 OAZ, 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 BN56 OAZ registered?

BN56 OAZ is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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