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YR56 ECX

2006 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

91,046 mi
Last recorded91,046 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 ECX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 91,046 miles

Both front shock absorber top mounts worn

Nearside outer sill panel damaged

Nearside rear seat belt slow to return

Offside rear shock absorber bump stop split

Fail 22 Oct 2025 91,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Both front shock absorber top mounts worn

Nearside outer sill panel damaged

Nearside rear seat belt slow to return

Offside rear shock absorber bump stop split

Pass 10 Oct 2024 84,156 miles

Both front shock absorber top mounting worn

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

Nearside Outer sill panel damaged

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to return

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Fail 9 Oct 2024 84,156 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front shock absorber top mounting worn

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

Nearside Outer sill panel damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and worn low on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to return

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Pass 10 Oct 2023 75,279 miles

Nearside Outer sill panel damaged

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to return

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop split and dust cover insecure

Fail 10 Oct 2023 75,279 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached shaft corroded away and very thin at top fixing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer sill panel damaged

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to return

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop split and dust cover insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2022 70,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to return

n/s outer sill panel damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2021 64,362 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 59,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 59,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 53,048 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 47,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight binding on nearside rear brake

Fail 5 Oct 2018 47,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight binding on nearside rear brake

Pass 16 Oct 2017 42,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 39,137 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside outer sill panel damaged

rear wiper blade rubber worn

Pass 12 Oct 2015 35,767 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 35,767 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 32,064 miles

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

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

both front drive shaft ABS rings cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2013 28,262 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 28,262 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 25,934 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 23,634 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 20,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 16,297 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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YR56 ECX is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Red 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 YR56 ECX, 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 YR56 ECX registered?

YR56 ECX is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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