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YC56 YJM

2006 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,103 mi
Last recorded84,103 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 YJM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 84,103 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective recommend replace (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective meatal mounting is broken (recommend replace) (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil on minimum level (recommend oil and filter change)

Pass 23 Oct 2020 79,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (recommend replace) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust fixings are corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2020 79,247 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (recommend replace) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust fixings are corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 74,441 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 74,432 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 63,336 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 59,460 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 57,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 57,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension excessively corroded abs ring (2.4.G.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 55,383 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 52,805 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 52,805 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 49,025 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 42,914 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 38,656 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 32,703 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009
Fail 27 Nov 2009 24,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 YJM is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YJM, 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 YC56 YJM registered?

YC56 YJM is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is YC56 YJM safe to buy?

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