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YK06 YYJ

2006 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,841 mi
Last recorded106,841 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 YYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 106,841 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2021 10,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and o/s/f (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure and sharpe edges and projection (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2020 106,452 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 101,379 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 101,379 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 92,669 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 92,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 83,699 miles

MIL LT ON

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt CV BOOT PIN HOLE (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 May 2017 83,699 miles

MIL LT ON

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt CV BOOT PIN HOLE (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 25 May 2016 76,473 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 76,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 May 2015 64,601 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2015 64,599 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 53,132 miles

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

all brake hoses ferrules corroded

all shock absorbers casings corroded

slight damage to outer wall o/s front tyre

Fail 25 Jun 2013 53,132 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake hoses ferrules corroded

all shock absorbers casings corroded

slight damage to outer wall o/s front tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2012 43,863 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 43,863 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

front pads worn

Pass 7 Jul 2011 39,230 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 39,230 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 31,104 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 22,463 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 YYJ is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YYJ, 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 YYJ is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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