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YF56 JPV

2006 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

134,413 mi
Last recorded134,413 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 JPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 134,413 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 134,281 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe ()

Pass 22 Nov 2024 128,932 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 122,596 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 122,596 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 112,134 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 103,071 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 97,180 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 93,607 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 93,591 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 83,671 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 75,191 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 65,124 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 58,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' minor chips scratches (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre cracking between treads

Fail 2 Dec 2015 58,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' minor chips scratches (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking between treads

Pass 16 Jan 2015 51,391 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 51,391 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 45,982 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 40,518 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 35,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f o/s/f brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Dec 2010 29,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f o/s/f brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Dec 2009 22,295 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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YF56 JPV is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YF56 JPV, 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 YF56 JPV registered?

YF56 JPV is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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The MOT history for YF56 JPV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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