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YP56 HBY

2006 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,589 mi
Last recorded94,589 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 HBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 94,589 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 92,024 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 7 Jan 2025 92,024 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 15 Jan 2024 88,027 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2024 88,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 82,554 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule mounted to rear cross bar (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 82,554 miles

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

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

Central Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule mounted to rear cross bar (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 76,783 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 72,564 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 69,000 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 63,247 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 57,768 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 52,228 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front wearing thin showing signs of wear lip appearing on outer edge however it t within minimum thickness (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 52,228 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front wearing thin showing signs of wear lip appearing on outer edge however it t within minimum thickness (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 46,822 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 46,822 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 41,667 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 36,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE DRY SALTY REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECKING WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE REQ

Fail 13 Jan 2014 36,385 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back brake pipes

Pass 8 Jan 2013 32,113 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 32,113 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 26,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 21,945 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 17,527 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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YP56 HBY is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YP56 HBY, 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 YP56 HBY registered?

YP56 HBY is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is YP56 HBY safe to buy?

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