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YL55 GKX

2006 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

140,193 mi
Last recorded140,193 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 GKX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 140,193 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 130,191 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 122,097 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 119,705 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 119,704 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 5 Feb 2021 114,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 111,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 105,186 miles

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

sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2019 105,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2018 101,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 97,012 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 82,989 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 64,289 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 54,886 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 47,099 miles

advise slight binding to near side rear brake4

Fail 20 Dec 2012 47,099 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise slight binding to near side rear brake4

Pass 29 Dec 2011 43,803 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 38,209 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 38,059 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 27,530 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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YL55 GKX is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YL55 GKX, 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 YL55 GKX registered?

YL55 GKX is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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