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CV56 XTE

2006 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,040 mi
Last recorded128,040 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 XTE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 128,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2019 128,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2018 120,010 miles

EML ON

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

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

Nearside Rear WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY

OSR NO PLATE LAMP COVER MISSING

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

SCRATCH ON N/S OF WINDSCREEN

WIPER LINKAGE WORN

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' OUTSIDE SWEPT AREA (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 120,010 miles

EML ON

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

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

Nearside Rear WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY

OSR NO PLATE LAMP COVER MISSING

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

SCRATCH ON N/S OF WINDSCREEN

WIPER LINKAGE WORN

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' OUTSIDE SWEPT AREA (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 116,272 miles

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES ON FRONT/REAR AXLES

EXHAUST CORRODED

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

Fail 6 Jan 2017 116,272 miles

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

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES ON FRONT/REAR AXLES

EXHAUST CORRODED

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 113,887 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Fail 7 Jan 2016 113,887 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 5 Jan 2015 110,607 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 101,494 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 97,270 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 97,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 88,125 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 88,125 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 79,279 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 79,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 61,664 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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CV56 XTE is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CV56 XTE, 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 CV56 XTE registered?

CV56 XTE is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 October 2006.

Is CV56 XTE safe to buy?

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