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YR56 VML

2006 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

44,332 mi
Last recorded44,332 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 44,332 miles

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

n/s/f head light secured using cable ties secure and not affecting beam image

some parts of cross member corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2014 44,332 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f head light secured using cable ties secure and not affecting beam image

some parts of cross member corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2013 37,082 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 37,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front 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 23 Oct 2012 30,041 miles

air bag light missing

front has damage thats has been repaied

Fail 12 Oct 2012 30,041 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

air bag light missing

front has damage thats has been repaied

Pass 7 Oct 2011 24,846 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 24,846 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 17,605 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 17,605 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Battery insecure

o/s/f inner cv jointgaitor split

Pass 23 Sep 2009 11,541 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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 VML is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VML, 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 VML registered?

YR56 VML is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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