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FY56 VUM

2006 Suzuki SX4

Green Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

93,244 mi
Last recorded93,244 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki SX464,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 VUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 93,244 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 93,117 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2024 86,041 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 80,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flex over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear pipes too axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 80,275 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flex over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Too flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flex over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear pipes too axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 78,723 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 76,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 74,953 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 71,829 miles

Both rear tyre tredlines cracked and perished

Fail 21 Jun 2019 71,829 miles

Both rear tyre tredlines cracked and perished

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 69,863 miles

Both headlamp lenses "fogged"

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 69,863 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both headlamp lenses "fogged"

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 67,494 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 67,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 65,214 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr tyre cracking in tread

Pass 2 Jun 2015 59,410 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 53,503 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 48,463 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 44,511 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 42,843 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 36,580 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 28,361 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 25,412 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki SX4?

Based on 587,968 MOT tests across 47,332 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
47,332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 10,592
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,892
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,147
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FY56 VUM is a 2006 Suzuki SX4 in Green with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki SX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 64,410 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki SX4 fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 10,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY56 VUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Suzuki SX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY56 VUM registered?

FY56 VUM is a 2006 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 5 October 2006.

Is FY56 VUM safe to buy?

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