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YB55 SEY

2006 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,466 mi
Last recorded142,466 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 SEY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 142,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside fuel tank strap rusty

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 26 Apr 2021 142,464 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside fuel tank strap rusty

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 14 Feb 2020 133,943 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 133,943 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 125,195 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 117,867 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 110,434 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 104,811 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 95,711 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 80,398 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 80,393 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 63,855 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 63,854 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 60,527 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, unable to inspect seat belt

Fail 11 Jun 2012 60,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, unable to inspect seat belt

Pass 27 Jun 2011 47,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disk corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2011 47,374 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disk corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 39,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disk startting to corrod

Pass 23 Dec 2008 27,984 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 27,984 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YB55 SEY is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YB55 SEY, 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 YB55 SEY registered?

YB55 SEY is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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