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YF06 YJW

2006 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,560 mi
Last recorded95,560 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 YJW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 95,560 miles

Front windscreen stone chip not effecting driver view

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front side mirror slightly crack can see

Rear under body rust / fuel pipes rust

Fail 14 Jun 2024 95,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower control arm rear bushes worn (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible badly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel parking brake (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front windscreen stone chip not effecting driver view

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front side mirror slightly crack can see

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear under body rust / fuel pipes rust

Pass 29 May 2023 90,114 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2023 90,114 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 May 2022 82,247 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 74,240 miles

both front getting closer to legal limit

near side rear tyre small cracks

Fail 2 Jun 2021 10,870 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning number plate light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel no reserve travel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

boot not opening

both front getting closer to legal limit

near side rear tyre small cracks

rear wiper split

Pass 9 Jun 2020 68,234 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 68,234 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 64,261 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 64,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2018 58,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 52,794 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 52,793 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 47,905 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Glass cracked but not obscuring view. (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 42,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 42,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2014 37,058 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 32,614 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 27,342 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 23,778 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 18,617 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 18,617 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 13,583 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 YJW is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJW, 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 YF06 YJW registered?

YF06 YJW is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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