2006 Suzuki Swift 1.5L Petrol · KN56 SYT
2006 Suzuki Swift (1.5L, petrol). First registered 18 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 28,870 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,870 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN56 SYT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 28,870 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN56 SYT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Suzuki Swift (KN56 SYT) between August 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
KN56 SYT Mileage History
- 10/08/202228,684 mi
- 11/08/202228,686 mi+2 mi
- 17/03/202628,870 mi+184 mi
Average of roughly 52 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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