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CT55 VTO

2006 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,083 mi
Last recorded126,083 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 126,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2022 121,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 25 Jan 2021 93,467 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 93,467 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 88,460 miles

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

os f anti roll bar rubber deteriated rear number plate deteriated

rear tyres have small cuts in treads

Fail 14 Feb 2020 88,454 miles

Exhaust system insecure front brkts snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front sub frame holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

os f anti roll bar rubber deteriated rear number plate deteriated

rear tyres have small cuts in treads

Pass 15 Feb 2019 84,028 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 84,028 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 80,556 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 80,554 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split x2 (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides x 2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working x1 (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 77,756 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 77,756 miles

rear brake binding REARS (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 75,312 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 75,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor ring (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades torn (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 71,028 miles

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

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

nearside front suspension wishbone bush splitting

offside parking brake effort not as efficient as nearside

rear brakes binding slightly

wipers splitting

Pass 15 Jan 2014 65,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

long travel on park brake

Fail 15 Jan 2014 65,073 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

long travel on park brake

Fail 9 Jan 2013 55,779 miles

Exhaust heat shield is insecure.

Handbrake travel.

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 55,779 miles

Exhaust heat shield is insecure.

Handbrake travel.

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 45,240 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 45,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 39,009 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 32,278 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 32,275 miles

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

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 VTO is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VTO, 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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CT55 VTO is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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