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CV06 ZFM

2006 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,662 mi
Last recorded132,662 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV06 ZFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 132,662 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread area (recommend attention)

Rear suspension and axle getting corroded in areas

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes getting deteriorated

both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2019 119,281 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 119,281 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 109,970 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2015 101,113 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 101,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 90,420 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 83,994 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 78,404 miles

engine warning light indicates a fault

incorect tyres fitted to rear (wrong size)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 78,404 miles

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

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

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

engine warning light indicates a fault

incorect tyres fitted to rear (wrong size)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 71,137 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 71,137 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 70,958 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Handbrake travel more than expected

Rear wiper blade u/s

Tyres different sizes front and rear

Pass 30 Dec 2010 62,448 miles

front and rear tyres of a different size

front brake discs lipped

n/s rear seat belt mechanism worn

Pass 4 Feb 2010 53,279 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,259 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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CV06 ZFM is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZFM, 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 CV06 ZFM registered?

CV06 ZFM is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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