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YY06 FDU

2006 Suzuki Swift

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2014
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

117,773 mi
Last recorded117,773 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 FDU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2013 117,773 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 117,773 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 110,862 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

interior mirror loose

Fail 1 Feb 2012 110,862 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

interior mirror loose

Fail 6 Nov 2010 102,459 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

small cut o/s front ttre inner wall

Pass 6 Nov 2010 102,459 miles

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

small cut o/s front ttre inner wall

Fail 23 Oct 2010 102,356 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 3 Apr 2009 81,613 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 81,122 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front 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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YY06 FDU is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 YY06 FDU, 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 YY06 FDU registered?

YY06 FDU is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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