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YY56 PLJ

2006 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,743 mi
Last recorded89,743 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Swift64,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 PLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 89,743 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 83,658 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 76,874 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 72,915 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 5 Dec 2016 68,451 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 63,066 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 63,066 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 51,256 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 46,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management (eml) warning lamp illuminated

Pass 19 Jul 2013 46,733 miles

engine management (eml) warning lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,745 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 38,470 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 31,166 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 23,972 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 PLJ is a 2006 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PLJ, 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 PLJ registered?

YY56 PLJ is a 2006 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is YY56 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY56 PLJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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