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BT06 XES

2006 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,974 mi
Last recorded126,974 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 XES
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 126,974 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 126,972 miles

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 115,936 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 109,360 miles

hand brake lever has little reserve travel advise adjustment/repair

Fail 5 Oct 2019 109,360 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

hand brake lever has little reserve travel advise adjustment/repair

Pass 11 Oct 2018 98,861 miles

Front strut top mounts have slight play

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2018 98,861 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front strut top mounts have slight play

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2017 85,004 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 84,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front discs uneven

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 78,665 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Oct 2016 78,665 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Sep 2015 70,479 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 70,479 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 57,883 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 52,802 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 44,307 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 44,142 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 36,111 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 36,107 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 27,787 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 21,149 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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BT06 XES is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BT06 XES, 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 BT06 XES registered?

BT06 XES is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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