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YX56 XVJ

2006 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,344 mi
Last recorded87,344 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 87,344 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 83,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel brake pipe from flexible brake pipe for 2 inches. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both upper and lower joints have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 83,460 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 front and 1 rear mountings corroded off. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Steel brake pipe along rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel brake pipe from flexible brake pipe for 2 inches. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both upper and lower joints have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 71,445 miles

Nearside Front Outer c/v joint clicking on full lock.

Pass 23 Jan 2018 67,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust back box bracket broken. exhaust adequately supported

front brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2018 67,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust back box bracket broken. exhaust adequately supported

front brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2017 61,011 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyre are low on inner edges

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2016 46,516 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 37,052 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 37,045 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 32,692 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 32,692 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 30,234 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 27,289 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 25,706 miles

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

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

offside front ABS ring cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2010 22,043 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Aug 2010 22,043 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Sep 2009

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 XVJ is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YX56 XVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX56 XVJ registered?

YX56 XVJ is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is YX56 XVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX56 XVJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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