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BV56 XJW

2006 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

46,648 mi
Last recorded46,648 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 XJW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 46,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 41,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 36,946 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 36,943 miles

Service brake lagging in operation pedal very spongy (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 32,820 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 28,902 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 25,777 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 25,765 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 22,580 miles

o/s/n/s/f/lower arm bushes slightly poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2019 21,312 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 15,998 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 15,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 13,162 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 12,908 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 12,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 12,203 miles

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/R AND N/S/R = 5.0MM , O/S/F AND N/S/F = 7.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Pass 17 Sep 2013 11,449 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 10,505 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 9,298 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 8,032 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 6,499 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 XJW is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV56 XJW registered?

BV56 XJW is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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