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YY56 EBM

2006 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,369 mi
Last recorded130,369 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 EBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 130,369 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Jun 2023 127,557 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 127,557 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 125,541 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 125,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 122,791 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Dec 2020 122,791 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jun 2019 110,602 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 110,594 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 100,327 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Jun 2018 100,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jun 2017 86,536 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jun 2016 71,270 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front doth discs lipped

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 4 Jun 2016 71,267 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front doth discs lipped

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2015
Pass 23 Jun 2014 60,857 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 48,112 miles

Nearside front tyre inner edge wearing

Nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing

Offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 13 Jun 2012 38,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 29,621 miles

o/s front lower wishbone (rear bush) starting to seperate but no excessive movement

some grease contamination at o/s + n/s cv boots and o/s + n/s front shockers - advise attention

Pass 16 Jun 2010 20,701 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 17,065 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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YY56 EBM is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YY56 EBM, 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 YY56 EBM registered?

YY56 EBM is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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