2006 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · SA56 HHJ
2006 Suzuki Swift (1.3L, petrol). First registered 11 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 104,248 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,248 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA56 HHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2024
- 104,248 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA56 HHJ 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 (SA56 HHJ) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2024 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 (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
SA56 HHJ Mileage History
- 23/09/202290,066 mi
- 05/10/202398,160 mi+8,094 mi
- 12/10/202398,160 mi
- 16/10/2024104,247 mi+6,087 mi
- 16/10/2024104,248 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,870 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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