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YT56 KBK

2006 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

99,751 mi
Last recorded99,751 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 KBK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 99,751 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Both rear axle bushes slight play

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 99,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 97,288 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both slight wear inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and inner sill, side of axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and inner sill, side of axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 97,190 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Torsion bar fractured inside rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both slight wear inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and inner sill, side of axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and inner sill, side of axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 94,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front both front top strut bearings getting worn

Front slight oil leak gear box

Front tyres slight wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front chip in windscreen

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

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

under body and coil springs etc are in a dry rusty condition

Fail 22 Aug 2022 94,360 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front both front top strut bearings getting worn

Front slight oil leak gear box

Front tyres slight wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front chip in windscreen

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake effort needs attention

under body and coil springs etc are in a dry rusty condition

Pass 25 Aug 2021 91,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 88,193 miles

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

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

wax oil to chassis to floor

Fail 20 Aug 2020 88,192 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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))

wax oil to chassis to floor

Pass 15 Aug 2019 85,667 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 85,667 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 81,118 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords starting to crack old (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear strip check brake grabbing both rears

Pass 21 Aug 2017 75,687 miles

underbody dry rusty req wax oil grease through out

Pass 25 Aug 2016 67,228 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 67,228 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 59,142 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 59,142 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,502 miles

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

sills floor chassi brake pipes are all dry rusty req wax oil grease

Pass 26 Sep 2013 42,904 miles

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

wax oil to chassis

Pass 24 Sep 2012 35,391 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 33,040 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 27,961 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 21,490 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 13,727 miles

Offside Front Lower 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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YT56 KBK is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc 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 YT56 KBK, 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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YT56 KBK is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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