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YR56 VMU

2006 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,820 mi
Last recorded58,820 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 VMU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 58,820 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 58,820 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 54,496 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 54,496 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 52,343 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 49,891 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 49,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2018 47,709 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 46,164 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 42,998 miles

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

nsr brake has slight bind

Pass 19 Oct 2015 39,877 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 35,496 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 30,340 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 26,099 miles

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

engine mill warning light on

Fail 26 Sep 2012 26,085 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

engine mill warning light on

Pass 28 Sep 2011 23,080 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 23,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 18,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 18,160 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 12,738 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Sep 2009 12,733 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

rear wiper blade split

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 VMU is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VMU, 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 VMU registered?

YR56 VMU is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is YR56 VMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR56 VMU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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