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YK56 XLC

2006 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,572 mi
Last recorded120,572 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 XLC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 120,572 miles

Brake pipes heavily greased, checked to the best of my ability

Chassis starting to corrode

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel filler neck pipe corroding

Handbrake has slight travel

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubbers broken, supported by string (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 120,528 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to wheel cylinder brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipes heavily greased, checked to the best of my ability

Chassis starting to corrode

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel filler neck pipe corroding

Handbrake has slight travel

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubbers broken, supported by string (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 117,981 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 107,157 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 92,385 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 92,384 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 80,805 miles

wipers starting to split

Pass 19 Sep 2016 69,292 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 58,584 miles

engine light on

Pass 29 Aug 2014 52,629 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 47,926 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 40,585 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 33,598 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 27,138 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,902 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 XLC is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YK56 XLC, 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 XLC registered?

YK56 XLC is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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