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YC06 YLD

2006 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,697 mi
Last recorded104,697 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 YLD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 104,697 miles

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

exhaust bracket broke

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play and noisy

Fail 4 Feb 2026 104,697 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broke

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play and noisy

Pass 5 Feb 2025 102,146 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 102,075 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 98,276 miles

Nearside Rear N/S/R BRAKE HAS A SLIGHT BIND

Pass 27 Jan 2023 94,962 miles

Front BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

Fail 27 Jan 2023 94,962 miles

Front BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working ON WHEN TAPPED (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 92,593 miles

Front BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

Pass 16 Jan 2021 89,578 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 85,193 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and back (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 11 Feb 2019 81,203 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake has no reserve travel

Pass 27 Jan 2018 77,966 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 73,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 67,589 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 61,837 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 56,927 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 49,639 miles

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

o/s/r brakes binding

Pass 13 Jan 2012 42,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 37,014 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 32,514 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 24,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YLD is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YC06 YLD, 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 YC06 YLD registered?

YC06 YLD is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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