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YR56 VRW

2006 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,454 mi
Last recorded97,454 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 97,454 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 97,454 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2020 76,022 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 76,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached lower arm rear bush detatched (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle metal brake pipe slightly rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle metal brake pipe slightly rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 68,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 65,928 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 65,928 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 62,944 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 58,912 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 54,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 51,900 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 51,421 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 49,223 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 1,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 39,373 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 32,409 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 VRW is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VRW, 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 VRW registered?

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

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