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YF06 VHL

2006 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,072 mi
Last recorded98,072 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 VHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 98,072 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 98,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 90,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 89,523 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 89,144 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 87,263 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 87,263 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Jan 2016 79,154 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 79,154 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 77,606 miles

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

nearside rear alloy rim distorted/buckled

offside rear alloy rim badly distorted/buckled

Fail 30 Dec 2014 77,602 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside rear alloy rim distorted/buckled

offside rear alloy rim badly distorted/buckled

Pass 28 Jan 2014 70,692 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 70,689 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 63,058 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 54,629 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 54,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 45,469 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 36,914 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING LIGHT SURFACE COROSSION.

Pass 23 May 2009 30,698 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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YF06 VHL is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 YF06 VHL, 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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YF06 VHL is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 June 2006.

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