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YR06 NRF

2006 Suzuki Swift

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

164,154 mi
Last recorded164,154 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 NRF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 164,154 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 156,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 156,135 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 146,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 146,141 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 Jan 2020 142,460 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 133,074 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 133,062 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 124,550 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 124,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 117,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 117,712 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 110,350 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 110,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2014 97,385 miles

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipe.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 96,777 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipe.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 76,333 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 76,333 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 74,564 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 65,297 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 55,644 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 43,788 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 31,703 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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YR06 NRF is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YR06 NRF, 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 YR06 NRF registered?

YR06 NRF is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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The MOT history for YR06 NRF shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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