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YY56 JVN

2006 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,575 mi
Last recorded97,575 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 JVN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 97,575 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 97,575 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 87,983 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 87,981 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 82,243 miles

slight travel on service brake pedal

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 19 Aug 2021 81,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

travel on parking brake lever

Fail 18 Aug 2021 81,348 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 1 Sep 2020 80,688 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 80,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 75,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 185/60 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 57,930 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 38,059 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 30,421 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 25,988 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 23,570 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 19,562 miles

keep eye on rear tyres

Pass 11 Jan 2012 16,531 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 13,746 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 4 Nov 2009 10,458 miles

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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YY56 JVN is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JVN, 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 JVN registered?

YY56 JVN is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is YY56 JVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY56 JVN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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