2006 Suzuki Swift 1.5L Petrol · KO56 FFJ
2006 Suzuki Swift (1.5L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 83,911 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,911 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KO56 FFJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2023
- 83,911 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KO56 FFJ 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 (KO56 FFJ) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2023 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: Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
KO56 FFJ Mileage History
- 03/10/202278,459 mi
- 04/10/202278,459 mi
- 02/10/202383,911 mi+5,452 mi
Average of roughly 5,470 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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