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CU56 LSL

2006 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,305 mi
Last recorded120,305 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 LSL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 120,305 miles

Both O/S & N/S front shock absorbers corroded.

Fail 28 Apr 2022 120,292 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades defective. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both O/S & N/S rear brake pipes on subframe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear lights not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both O/S & N/S front shock absorbers corroded.

Pass 4 Jul 2019 108,587 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 108,565 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 100,460 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2018 100,431 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn O/S & N/S fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 88,559 miles

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 78,058 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 69,287 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2015 69,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2014 66,193 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 58,463 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre split to centre tread area no cords present at time of test

Fail 1 Aug 2013 58,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre split to centre tread area no cords present at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2012 51,361 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 51,361 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

nearside front wishbone rear bush deterioated

Pass 4 Aug 2011 36,661 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 36,661 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 25,234 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 21,189 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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CU56 LSL is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CU56 LSL, 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 CU56 LSL registered?

CU56 LSL is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 October 2006.

Is CU56 LSL safe to buy?

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