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WL06 HYM

2006 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,263 mi
Last recorded79,263 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL06 HYM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 79,263 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low

Pass 21 Jan 2025 73,841 miles

Rear underseal applied

Pass 17 Jan 2024 69,936 miles

Rear Beam corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2024 69,934 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Beam corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2022 64,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 57,935 miles

long park lever travel,slight play ns front top strut mount.

Pass 15 Oct 2020 51,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Apr 2019 41,130 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr/osr ()

long hand brake lever travel/

Fail 23 Apr 2019 41,130 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr/osr ()

long hand brake lever travel/

Pass 25 Apr 2018 33,333 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 24 Apr 2018 33,326 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 Apr 2017 26,260 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 26,118 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 24,604 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 21,963 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 18,928 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 15,372 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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WL06 HYM is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WL06 HYM, 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 WL06 HYM registered?

WL06 HYM is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 May 2006.

Is WL06 HYM safe to buy?

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