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BV56 WBL

2006 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

151,632 mi
Last recorded151,632 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 WBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 151,632 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 151,632 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 144,790 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 139,151 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 132,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 119,656 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 105,265 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 97,029 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 91,006 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 87,306 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 78,743 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 78,743 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 67,717 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 67,717 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 59,625 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 54,884 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 48,634 miles

Both front tyres worn shoulders

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 36,452 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 25 Sep 2009 24,340 miles

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

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 WBL is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WBL, 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 WBL is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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