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YS55 WJL

2006 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,066 mi
Last recorded101,066 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 WJL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 101,066 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REPAIRED / ON BOTTOM ARM BOLT AREA FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 101,063 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened ON BOTTOM SUSPENSION ARM AREA (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 99,339 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 96,827 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 92,599 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 92,598 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SUB FRAME CORRODED AND HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2019 86,979 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 86,979 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 80,530 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 76,390 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 69,974 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 69,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 61,242 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 52,228 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 44,051 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 34,815 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 24,887 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes bonding worn

nsf wiper split

Pass 8 Jan 2010 14,121 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 12,072 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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YS55 WJL is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS55 WJL, 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 YS55 WJL registered?

YS55 WJL is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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