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BV56 XJY

2006 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,635 mi
Last recorded100,635 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 XJY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 100,635 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 98,610 miles

Coolant leak leaking at the bottom of the rad ()

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

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

whistling noise when applying foot brake

Pass 1 Nov 2018 93,010 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 83,015 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 72,796 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 62,690 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 62,660 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 52,264 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 41,750 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 33,762 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 33,762 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 27,089 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 21,646 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 17,251 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)

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 XJY is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XJY, 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 XJY registered?

BV56 XJY is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is BV56 XJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV56 XJY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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