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WL06 NWU

2006 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,186 mi
Last recorded91,186 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL06 NWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2021 91,186 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint 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 pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (marked in yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint 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 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 across rear axle (marked in yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 83,521 miles

Rear tyres cracked / perished , both sides

Fail 13 Oct 2020 83,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/S low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/S low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres cracked / perished , both sides

Pass 2 Oct 2019 83,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 83,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 74,662 miles

Rear Axle beam slightly corroded

Rear Both flexi brakes hoses have corroded ferrules

Fail 7 Aug 2018 74,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Axle beam slightly corroded

Rear Both flexi brakes hoses have corroded ferrules

Pass 15 Aug 2017 70,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 70,127 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint also rear bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 65,916 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 58,859 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 58,858 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear brake tight but not yet binding

rear wiper not clearing

Pass 8 Aug 2014 49,350 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 43,517 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 38,483 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 34,065 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 28,114 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 22,520 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 NWU is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NWU, 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 NWU registered?

WL06 NWU is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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