2006 Suzuki Swift 1.5L Petrol · WF56 GKL
2006 Suzuki Swift (1.5L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 22,170 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,170 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF56 GKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 22,170 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF56 GKL 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 (WF56 GKL) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 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: Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut excessive corrosion (2.1.3 (d))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
WF56 GKL Mileage History
- 04/04/202420,593 mi
- 21/03/202521,205 mi+612 mi
- 28/03/202521,216 mi+11 mi
- 17/04/202622,153 mi+937 mi
- 27/04/202622,170 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 765 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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