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YK06 YYD

2006 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

159,941 mi
Last recorded159,941 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 YYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 159,941 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 159,938 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 152,300 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 152,297 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Central Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 147,506 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 147,901 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2016 142,439 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

battery light iluminated

engine management light illuminated

Fail 8 Mar 2016 142,438 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

battery light iluminated

engine management light illuminated

Pass 6 Mar 2015 136,055 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 136,055 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 120,785 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 120,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 102,752 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 102,752 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 83,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 83,714 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 66,077 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 66,077 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 52,277 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 39,590 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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YK06 YYD is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YK06 YYD, 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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YK06 YYD is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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