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YC06 VXN

2006 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,834 mi
Last recorded140,834 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 VXN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 140,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 126,851 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 126,851 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 126,835 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 98,463 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 98,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 86,759 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 86,752 miles

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 86,746 miles

Exhaust system insecure 3 broken brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

back box has slight leak

both front strut tops have slight play

inner sills corroded

outer sills covered by trims

rear tyres slightly cracked

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2019 81,690 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 81,682 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 70,760 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 70,760 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 61,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 54,672 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 54,672 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 53,223 miles

tracking requires adjustment.

Fail 13 May 2015 53,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

tracking requires adjustment.

Pass 30 May 2014 45,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front shocker worn

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 May 2014 45,958 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front shocker worn

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2013 38,505 miles

offside front mirror cowling missing

Pass 31 May 2012 33,353 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 28,071 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 May 2011 28,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 28 May 2010 22,496 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2010 22,496 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 15,200 miles

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

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)

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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YC06 VXN is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YC06 VXN, 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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YC06 VXN is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 May 2006.

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