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CA56 HTL

2006 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

92,013 mi
Last recorded92,013 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 HTL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 92,013 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 92,013 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 89,186 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip worn (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim out of shape & repair welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel,may require adjustment or inspection (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 89,186 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip worn (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim out of shape & repair welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel,may require adjustment or inspection (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 80,057 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 80,047 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eml lamp on

Pass 22 Mar 2017 78,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (3.5.1g)

coolant bottle cap missing

engine management light indicates a fault

offside front tyre starting to crack on inner wall

Fail 17 Mar 2017 78,762 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside / offside inner edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall badly perished (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (3.5.1g)

coolant bottle cap missing

engine management light indicates a fault

offside front tyre starting to crack on inner wall

Pass 1 Apr 2016 75,832 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine MIL light

Fail 31 Mar 2016 75,832 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine MIL light

Pass 24 Mar 2015 70,830 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 70,786 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 66,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 65,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear wheel rim has been welded/repaired

Pass 13 Mar 2013 58,637 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 49,093 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 49,093 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 41,510 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 41,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 32,949 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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CA56 HTL is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CA56 HTL, 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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CA56 HTL is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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