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YC56 BCX

2006 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

107,158 mi
Last recorded107,158 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 BCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 107,158 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2025 107,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Retaining bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 104,769 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 101,981 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 99,414 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 97,054 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 97,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 92,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 87,777 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 82,953 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 76,589 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 68,585 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 68,585 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 60,590 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 53,118 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 46,388 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 39,897 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 33,416 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 27,046 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 19,919 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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YC56 BCX is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YC56 BCX, 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

How do I check the history of YC56 BCX?

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What year was YC56 BCX registered?

YC56 BCX is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 October 2006.

Is YC56 BCX safe to buy?

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