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YX56 VVO

2006 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,808 mi
Last recorded84,808 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 VVO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 84,808 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 81,732 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 77,838 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 77,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 73,407 miles

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

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

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

oil filter corroded and in poor condition

Fail 7 Nov 2014 73,407 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil filter corroded and in poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2013 68,814 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 68,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brake discs badly corroded

rear washer inop

vehicle will require wheel alignment when repairs carried out

Pass 26 Oct 2012 63,571 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 63,571 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehicle will require alignment when repairs carried out

Pass 11 Aug 2011 56,116 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 43,848 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 43,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 43,020 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 33,430 miles

o/s/rear tyre low tread

Fail 25 Aug 2009 33,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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YX56 VVO is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YX56 VVO, 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 YX56 VVO registered?

YX56 VVO is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is YX56 VVO safe to buy?

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