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BX56 FVL

2006 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

144,059 mi
Last recorded144,059 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 FVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 144,059 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 144,059 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 138,159 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 21 Aug 2024 138,159 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 137,817 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 134,188 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 130,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 128,441 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 126,775 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 119,437 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 95,881 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 78,936 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 71,681 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 63,912 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 54,537 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)

Pass 4 May 2012 40,983 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 31,828 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 25,707 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 20,585 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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BX56 FVL is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BX56 FVL, 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 BX56 FVL registered?

BX56 FVL is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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