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WK06 VTP

2006 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,757 mi
Last recorded141,757 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 VTP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 141,757 miles

Corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Front subframe corroded

Rear axle corroded

Rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2024 141,754 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to cloudy headlamp lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to cloudy headlamp lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished - cords visible 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished - cords visible 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery warning lamp on

Corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Front subframe corroded

Rear axle corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2022 140,754 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 140,753 miles

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

Nearside 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))

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 134,531 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 128,730 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 122,023 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 122,023 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 114,840 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 108,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 99,677 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 99,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 90,367 miles

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

slight play in both front shock absorbers

Fail 18 Nov 2015 90,367 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

slight play in both front shock absorbers

Pass 11 Nov 2014 80,022 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 72,461 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 61,384 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 61,384 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 53,137 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 45,032 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 32,482 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 22,366 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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WK06 VTP is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WK06 VTP, 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 WK06 VTP registered?

WK06 VTP is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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