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YY55 TFZ

2006 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

98,877 mi
Last recorded98,877 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 TFZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 98,877 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 98,750 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 92,302 miles

both rear tyres cracking perished

Fail 14 Oct 2020 92,302 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres cracking perished

Pass 19 Oct 2019 84,417 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 84,417 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 83,701 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 83,701 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 81,904 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 81,904 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 76,458 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 76,458 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 65,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 65,959 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 55,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 55,855 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 48,785 miles

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

both lower front suspension arm rubber bushes starting to seperate

Fail 26 Mar 2013 48,700 miles

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

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

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

both lower front suspension arm rubber bushes starting to seperate

Pass 29 Feb 2012 41,843 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,761 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 36,760 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 30,342 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 23,321 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 23,301 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YY55 TFZ is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 YY55 TFZ, 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 YY55 TFZ registered?

YY55 TFZ is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is YY55 TFZ safe to buy?

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