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YS06 ARX

2006 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,781 mi
Last recorded98,781 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 ARX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 98,781 miles

Front Both front O/S & N/S shock absorbers corroded.

Offside Front Upper O/S/F strut top mounting has slight play.

Fail 15 Aug 2025 98,779 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both O/S & N/S rear Inner sills excessively corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Both front O/S & N/S shock absorbers corroded.

Offside Front Upper O/S/F strut top mounting has slight play.

Pass 15 Jul 2024 93,905 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 93,905 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 86,352 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 72,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive N/S DRIVESHAFT OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 67,227 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 67,227 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2020 62,695 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 62,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2019 58,053 miles

oil leak from n/s driveshaft seal

Fail 28 May 2019 58,053 miles

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

oil leak from n/s driveshaft seal

Pass 11 May 2018 54,561 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 11 May 2018 54,561 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2017 50,981 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

MIL light on

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

Pass 10 May 2016 47,877 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 44,507 miles

rear axle bushes soft and perrishing

rear shock absorbers and springs corroded front tyres perrishing

Pass 26 May 2014 40,786 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 30 May 2013 36,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 32,564 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 27,842 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 27,835 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 22,620 miles

Nearside front ABS ring cracked

Pass 18 May 2009 17,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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YS06 ARX is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YS06 ARX, 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 YS06 ARX registered?

YS06 ARX is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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