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YY55 UES

2006 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,271 mi
Last recorded93,271 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 UES
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 93,271 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

n/s/f ball joint slightly damaged

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded

rear axle beam corroded

rear under floor area corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2025 93,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded

rear axle beam corroded

rear under floor area corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2024 84,781 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 84,274 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2022 78,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 78,223 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Mar 2021 71,898 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 67,191 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 60,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 60,363 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cover damaged torn excessively (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both dragging (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 57,498 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 56,592 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 55,609 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 52,293 miles

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

cracks in tread n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre poor cracks in tread

o/s/r tyre poor cracks in tread & inner wall

Fail 7 Apr 2015 52,292 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f tyre poor cracks in tread

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

cracks in tread n/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre poor cracks in tread & inner wall

Pass 2 Apr 2014 48,495 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 41,758 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 33,299 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 32,665 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 22,332 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 21,397 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 21,397 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 18,506 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 12,756 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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YY55 UES is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YY55 UES, 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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YY55 UES is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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