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BV56 OPW

2006 Suzuki Swift

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,515 mi
Last recorded125,515 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 OPW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 125,515 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded & Offside Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated & abs ring split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel pipes and brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 25 Mar 2021 120,821 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 118,517 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 113,408 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 111,766 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 106,305 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 97,903 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 87,822 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 78,693 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2013 78,586 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 28 Dec 2012 68,751 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2011 58,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension 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)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 58,099 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension 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)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 48,021 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 37,477 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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BV56 OPW is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BV56 OPW, 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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BV56 OPW is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 December 2006.

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