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YE56 OEJ

2006 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,198 mi
Last recorded62,198 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 OEJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 62,198 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

fuel pipe has slight corrosion

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 28 Jun 2019 62,197 miles

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

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

fuel pipe has slight corrosion

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Jun 2018 58,628 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 58,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 53,837 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Mirror cowling missing

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 53,837 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Mirror cowling missing

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 49,195 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 42,589 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 40,805 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 40,805 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 38,942 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 36,591 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 34,721 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 32,929 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 31,366 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 31,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YE56 OEJ is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YE56 OEJ, 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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YE56 OEJ is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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