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YC56 YJO

2006 Suzuki Swift

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

133,362 mi
Last recorded133,362 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 YJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 133,362 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 130,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn b/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced b/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2024 127,142 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all pipes front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn b/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 127,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn b/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated b/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced b/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 124,646 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and back b/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2023 124,646 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and back b/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 121,483 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement b/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 121,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement b/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 117,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin b/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material b/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. b/s (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 117,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin b/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively b/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material b/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. b/s (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 114,243 miles

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 114,243 miles

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working b/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 109,608 miles

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 106,131 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Oct 2016 102,178 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 102,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 99,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 95,311 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 88,148 miles

slight play in off side front upper strut top bush when wheels lifterd

Pass 10 Oct 2012 79,799 miles

slight play in off side front upper suspention leg top bush

Fail 9 Oct 2012 79,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in off side front upper suspention leg top bush

Pass 11 Oct 2011 69,965 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 65,234 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 58,938 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 58,938 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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 YJO is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YC56 YJO, 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 YJO registered?

YC56 YJO is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is YC56 YJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC56 YJO shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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