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WL06 XGY

2006 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

78,940 mi
Last recorded78,940 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL06 XGY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 78,940 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 78,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 67,012 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 67,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 53,481 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 53,478 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2022 43,916 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 43,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2021 35,729 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 34,548 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 34,545 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 31,362 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 28,586 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 28,585 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 25,556 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 22,811 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 19,041 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 12,573 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2015 12,573 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 10,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 9,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 8,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 7,277 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 5,529 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 4,031 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 XGY is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL06 XGY registered?

WL06 XGY is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 March 2006.

Is WL06 XGY safe to buy?

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