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BT56 XAL

2006 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

146,015 mi
Last recorded146,015 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 XAL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 146,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 146,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 140,484 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 140,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 133,580 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 133,580 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 126,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 116,089 miles

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

poor running on tickover [lamba sensor ? ]

Pass 15 Jul 2020 115,356 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 114,845 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 113,272 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 112,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 112,458 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 107,483 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 107,467 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 92,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 74,058 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 74,058 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 62,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wishbone bushs debonded

centre rear stop lamp damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2013 62,936 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wishbone bushs debonded

centre rear stop lamp damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2012 56,685 miles

Advise front brake discs worn/corroded on inner faces

Advise rear bumper insecure along lower edge

Advise rear fog light lens cracked

Advise suspension coil springs starting to corrode in places

Fail 29 Mar 2012 56,685 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Advise front brake discs worn/corroded on inner faces

Advise suspension coil springs starting to corrode in places

Pass 17 Mar 2011 46,023 miles

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 25 Mar 2010 32,734 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 32,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BT56 XAL is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BT56 XAL, 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 BT56 XAL registered?

BT56 XAL is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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