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YX56 XVK

2006 Suzuki Swift

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,623 mi
Last recorded82,623 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 XVK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 82,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 82,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 75,770 miles

Items removed from drivers rear view prior to test

O/S/R brake binding slightly

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

Oil leak

Vehicles internal headlamp adjuster adjusted to recheck headlamp aim

Fail 14 Oct 2015 75,770 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage N/S wing mirror (6.1.C.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from drivers rear view prior to test

O/S/R brake binding slightly

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

Oil leak

Vehicles internal headlamp adjuster adjusted to recheck headlamp aim

Pass 28 Oct 2014 68,834 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 68,442 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 61,407 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 61,286 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 54,302 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 48,518 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 42,006 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 36,862 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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YX56 XVK is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XVK, 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 XVK registered?

YX56 XVK is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is YX56 XVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX56 XVK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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