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YE56 UVJ

2006 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,987 mi
Last recorded83,987 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 UVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2025 83,987 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail 2xflex to axel (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 75,737 miles

General underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2024 75,737 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2023 72,597 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust centre section repaired with sealer & jublee clips on replacenent pipe

nosie from rear brakes when applied brake pads good condition

Pass 30 Jun 2022 61,543 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 55,559 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 51,345 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))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 51,340 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 48,300 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 48,269 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits backbox blowing (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 46,541 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 45,408 miles

Both rear seat belts slow to retract

Front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Scraping noise from o/s/r wheel when spun

Pass 3 Mar 2016 44,149 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 44,148 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 41,439 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 41,439 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 38,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 33,531 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 30,296 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 26,139 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing a full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 3 Dec 2009 20,820 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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YE56 UVJ is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YE56 UVJ, 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 UVJ is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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