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CV06 VHA

2006 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

128,306 mi
Last recorded128,306 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV06 VHA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 128,306 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 128,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2021 121,065 miles

Front Both sides, shock absorbers have corrosion to the casing.

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 116,516 miles

Front BOTH SIDES tyres have slight wear

Front Both sides, shock absorbers have corrosion to the casing

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

Front Upper BOTH SIDES, suspension mount have slight play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 116,515 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front BOTH SIDES tyres have slight wear

Front Both sides, shock absorbers have corrosion to the casing

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

Front Upper BOTH SIDES, suspension mount have slight play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 110,904 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (both sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Both sides suspension mounts have slight play

Nearside Rear tyre has slight wear

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 110,904 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (both sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Both sides suspension mounts have slight play

Nearside Rear tyre has slight wear

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 105,446 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear wiper worn

Fail 21 Apr 2018 105,446 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive Engine management light on (7.3.D.3)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear wiper worn

Pass 25 Apr 2017 98,202 miles

eml illuminated

Fail 19 Apr 2017 98,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

eml illuminated

Pass 21 Apr 2016 89,706 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 80,727 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 80,727 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 73,146 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 24 Mar 2014 73,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 27 Mar 2013 65,465 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 65,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 56,193 miles

Bonnet hinges partially seized

Front wipers smear

Rear silencer hanger bracket broken away from exhaust

Pass 24 Mar 2011 49,019 miles

engine oil leak front upper of engine

front wipers smear

o/s/f tyre low tread

rear wiper not fully clearing screen

Pass 29 Mar 2010 42,018 miles

oil mist front of engine (suspect cam cover)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 34,261 miles

noise n/s/r wheel bearing

rear wiper split

Fail 24 Apr 2009 34,261 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front wipers smear

noise n/s/r wheel bearing

rear wiper split

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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CV06 VHA is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CV06 VHA, 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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CV06 VHA is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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