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BX06 CAO

2006 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,307 mi
Last recorded106,307 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 CAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 106,307 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MTG (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 104,656 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 104,656 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 100,696 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 100,696 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 90,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 90,439 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 80,885 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 76,377 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 76,225 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 71,914 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 66,018 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,351 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 60,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 54,761 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 2 Oct 2012 48,520 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 48,414 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 42,216 miles

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

Offside Front 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 5 Oct 2010 38,900 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 38,882 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 30,074 miles

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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BX06 CAO is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BX06 CAO, 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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What year was BX06 CAO registered?

BX06 CAO is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 June 2006.

Is BX06 CAO safe to buy?

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