2006 Suzuki Swift 1.5L Petrol · LD56 OXB
2006 Suzuki Swift (1.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 65,201 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,201 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD56 OXB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 65,201 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD56 OXB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Suzuki Swift (LD56 OXB) between October 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 February 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LD56 OXB Mileage History
- 19/10/202255,865 mi
- 28/10/202359,174 mi+3,309 mi
- 09/11/202359,181 mi+7 mi
- 27/02/202562,874 mi+3,693 mi
- 16/02/202665,201 mi+2,327 mi
Average of roughly 2,804 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Swift (Mk1/ZC31S)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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