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WL06 EDR

2006 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

154,591 mi
Last recorded154,591 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL06 EDR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 May 2019 154,591 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect DIP AND MAIN BEAM (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OFFSIDE REAR ON AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured ANTI ROLL BAR BROKEN AWAY OFFSIDE OUTER FIXING (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL BRAKE HOSES PRETTY CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BOTTOM ARMS INNER REAR BUSHES BREAKING AWAY (SUGGEST REPLACED AT SOME POINT) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front NEARSIDE FRONT FOGLIGHT OUT

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting TOWBAR PRETTY CORRODED (6.1.6 (i) (i))

SUSPENSION ETC PRETTY CORRODED

Pass 26 Apr 2018 143,703 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES DE-BONDED SLIGHTLY (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded PIPE TO HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

REAR UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded PIPE ON AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH PLATES (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 143,627 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES DE-BONDED SLIGHTLY (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded PIPE TO HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGES WORN (4.1.E.1)

REAR UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded PIPE ON AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH PLATES (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 130,283 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules MOST HOSES (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded SEVERAL PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Front FRONT SPRINGS CORRODED

Front Lower RADIATOR BOTTOM HOSE CLIP VERY CORRODED

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED AT REAR JOINT

SUSPENSION CORRODED

Fail 25 Apr 2017 130,253 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules MOST HOSES (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded SEVERAL PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Front FRONT SPRINGS CORRODED

Front Lower RADIATOR BOTTOM HOSE CLIP VERY CORRODED

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED AT REAR JOINT

SUSPENSION CORRODED

Pass 22 Apr 2016 119,673 miles

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear axle beam surface corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2016 119,673 miles

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

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear axle beam surface corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 108,015 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

rear brakes bind slightly after application

Pass 28 Apr 2014 97,757 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 97,648 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 86,258 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear tyre tread depths approx' 3to3'5mm front tyres worn on outer edges (tread depth approx' 2mm)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 73,930 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 73,930 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 63,483 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front windscreen wiper blades split

Pass 28 Apr 2010 52,700 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 52,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 40,999 miles

rear tyre tread depths approx' 2'5mm front tyre tread depths approx' 3mm

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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WL06 EDR is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,490cc 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 WL06 EDR, 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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WL06 EDR is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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