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CT55 VAO

2006 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

173,130 mi
Last recorded173,130 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 VAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 173,130 miles

Electric power assistance/steering effort not balanced left and right

Nearside Rear Fuel filler pipes corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 173,126 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Electric power assistance/steering effort not balanced left and right

Nearside Rear Fuel filler pipes corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 167,846 miles

EML on

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 162,062 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded tank fill pipes ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

front of vehicle accident damaged

power steering assistance is greater to left than right

Fail 13 Feb 2017 162,060 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. runners loose or badly worn (6.2.A.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded tank fill pipes ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

front of vehicle accident damaged

power steering assistance is greater to left than right

Pass 8 Feb 2016 156,969 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 156,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 149,709 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 149,669 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 144,485 miles

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

drivers seat feels loose

slight brake bind to o/s/r

Fail 25 Jan 2013 137,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 137,899 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 132,232 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 113,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 113,739 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 97,948 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 97,948 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 23,055 miles

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

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)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 23,055 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front 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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CT55 VAO is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CT55 VAO, 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 CT55 VAO registered?

CT55 VAO is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is CT55 VAO safe to buy?

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