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YT56 LXK

2006 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,222 mi
Last recorded94,222 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 LXK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 94,222 miles

Front Both top mount bearings have slight play

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 94,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Both top mount bearings have slight play

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 91,536 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides --- inner bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 91,429 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides --- inner bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 82,770 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides ---- inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 75,339 miles

underbody has surface corrosion requires treatment,especially at rear.

Fail 30 Aug 2016 75,339 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

underbody has surface corrosion requires treatment,especially at rear.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 66,044 miles

nail n/s/f tyre

Fail 6 Aug 2015 66,034 miles

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

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

nail n/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2014 58,403 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 58,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 51,968 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 43,529 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 35,328 miles

front brake disc worn

front brake pads worn very thin (border line)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 25,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2009 15,021 miles

hand brake travel nearly to topstop

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 LXK is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LXK, 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 YT56 LXK registered?

YT56 LXK is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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