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WJ56 ODF

2006 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

130,002 mi
Last recorded130,002 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 ODF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 130,002 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 126,629 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 May 2025 126,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 121,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 113,470 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2023 113,470 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 105,013 miles

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

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

hand brake lever high

Pass 26 May 2021 100,590 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 94,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear seat belt is slow to return

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt is slow to return

Fail 1 Jul 2020 94,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear seat belt is slow to return

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt is slow to return

Pass 12 Nov 2019 89,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear axle to NSR drum (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear seat belt is slow to return

Offside Front mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between rear axle and fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear seat belt is slow to return

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 89,269 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush has come away from the arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear axle to NSR drum (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear seat belt is slow to return

Offside Front mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between rear axle and fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear seat belt is slow to return

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 84,635 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 76,617 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 67,206 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at axle (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 67,186 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at axle (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 60,557 miles

N/s and o/s lower suspension arm, rear bushes de bonding

O/s/f suspension top mount has movement

Rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

Slight misting of oil from n/s/f shock

Pass 22 Nov 2014 54,952 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 49,128 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 42,513 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 35,474 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 27,847 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 20,687 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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WJ56 ODF is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ56 ODF, 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 WJ56 ODF registered?

WJ56 ODF is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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