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YR56 OTC

2006 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

202,693 mi
Last recorded202,693 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 OTC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 202,693 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 202,272 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 180,901 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 157,489 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 166,245 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 149,661 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 143,000 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 136,006 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 23 Aug 2016 135,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.D.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

engine warning light on

Pass 18 Sep 2015 128,043 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2015 128,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 114,815 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 114,815 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 95,872 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 81,536 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 81,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in nearside rear tyre.

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Sep 2011 64,003 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 48,947 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,767 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 OTC is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR56 OTC registered?

YR56 OTC is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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