2006 Suzuki Swift 1.5L Petrol · KV06 GRK
2006 Suzuki Swift (1.5L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 164,041 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,041 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV06 GRK Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 164,041 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV06 GRK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Suzuki Swift (KV06 GRK) between March 2009 and May 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KV06 GRK Mileage History
- 10/03/200937,335 mi
- 10/03/200937,335 mi
- 12/02/201051,185 mi+13,850 mi
- 12/02/201167,388 mi+16,203 mi
- 02/02/201282,989 mi+15,601 mi
- 10/02/201283,215 mi+226 mi
- 01/03/201399,109 mi+15,894 mi
- 04/03/201399,116 mi+7 mi
- 10/02/2014108,061 mi+8,945 mi
- 10/02/2014108,061 mi
- 16/02/2015120,238 mi+12,177 mi
- 16/02/2015120,238 mi
- 15/02/2016127,528 mi+7,290 mi
- 15/02/2016127,528 mi
- 07/03/2017133,224 mi+5,696 mi
- 28/02/2018138,394 mi+5,170 mi
- 01/03/2018138,394 mi
- 02/03/2019144,047 mi+5,653 mi
- 11/03/2020149,833 mi+5,786 mi
- 08/03/2021152,804 mi+2,971 mi
- 18/05/2022158,182 mi+5,378 mi
- 20/05/2022158,182 mi
- 04/04/2023159,359 mi+1,177 mi
- 19/04/2023159,395 mi+36 mi
- 18/04/2024160,071 mi+676 mi
- 22/04/2025161,757 mi+1,686 mi
- 01/05/2025161,761 mi+4 mi
- 06/05/2026164,012 mi+2,251 mi
- 22/05/2026164,041 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 7,367 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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