MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,941 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Fuel Pipe/s corroded FILLER NECK ()
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NEEDS FURTHER INVESTIGATION (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NEEDS FURTHER INVESTIGATION (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear WIPER SPLIT
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded FILLER NECK ()
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NEEDS FURTHER INVESTIGATION (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NEEDS FURTHER INVESTIGATION (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear WIPER SPLIT
Fuel Pipe/s corroded FILLER NECK ()
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NEEDS FURTHER INVESTIGATION (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NEEDS FURTHER INVESTIGATION (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (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 Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened needs further investigation (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened needs further investigation (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()
rear wiper split
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
rear wiper split
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear wiper
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear wiper
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear wiper split
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear wiper split
rear wiper split
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear inner (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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 rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still supported
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still supported
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
evidence of fuel leakage/spillage around fuel filler neck/pipes no leaks at time of test.
one metal exhaust mount broken away from rear silencer.System still secure.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
offside headlamp adjuster faulty.
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
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BV56 VZY is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 BV56 VZY, 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 VZY is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 September 2006.
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