2006 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · PX06 VVZ
2006 Suzuki Swift (1.3L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 115,919 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,919 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX06 VVZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 115,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX06 VVZ 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 (PX06 VVZ) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
PX06 VVZ Mileage History
- 28/03/2024103,076 mi
- 28/03/2024103,076 mi
- 28/03/2025107,084 mi+4,008 mi
- 24/03/2026115,731 mi+8,647 mi
- 01/04/2026115,919 mi+188 mi
Average of roughly 6,392 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: Average
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