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YK56 XAJ

2006 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,602 mi
Last recorded107,602 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 XAJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 107,602 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 107,602 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 104,309 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 104,119 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2021 93,556 miles

handbrake lever high

Fail 2 Oct 2021 93,556 miles

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

handbrake lever high

Pass 3 Oct 2020 86,004 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 75,464 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 75,464 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 66,111 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking outer side wall

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre cracking outer side wall

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 8 Oct 2018 66,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking outer side wall

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre cracking outer side wall

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Oct 2017 60,575 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Fail 6 Oct 2017 60,575 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracked and perished

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

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked and perished

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 56,355 miles

Nearside Front brake disc lipped

Offside Front brake disc lipped

Pass 21 Sep 2015 51,289 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 51,289 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 45,188 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 45,188 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 39,796 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 33,249 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 27,011 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 27,011 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 21,392 miles

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)

all tyres have micro cracks in tread not to cords at this point

Pass 14 Aug 2009 15,571 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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YK56 XAJ is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YK56 XAJ, 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 YK56 XAJ registered?

YK56 XAJ is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is YK56 XAJ safe to buy?

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