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YR56 FEM

2006 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,853 mi
Last recorded134,853 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 FEM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 134,853 miles

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

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 134,853 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt installation has a rail or other harsh object fitted without suitable padding as required (10.1 (j))

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

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

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 118,038 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 114,884 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam AXLE BUSHES BOTH SIDES (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 114,884 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam AXLE BUSHES BOTH SIDES (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 107,613 miles

Brake pads worn low.

Front tyres worn low

Travel on park brake effort okay

Fail 18 Aug 2015 107,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pads worn low.

Front tyres worn low

Travel on park brake effort okay

Pass 14 Jul 2014 90,082 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 84,649 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 84,649 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 69,870 miles

advise front pads getting low

Pass 26 Sep 2011 53,292 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 53,292 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 39,356 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 38,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

advise nearside front and both rear tyre's cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2009 27,936 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 FEM is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FEM, 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 FEM registered?

YR56 FEM is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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