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A20 JLH

2009 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,028 mi
Last recorded67,028 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 JLH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 67,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner tread

Fail 4 Nov 2025 67,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner tread

Offside Front Position lamp not working fitted new bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 65,088 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 65,088 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 58,891 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 52,582 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 52,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 45,129 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 45,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 38,135 miles

Front Wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 31,437 miles

Both rear tyre treads cracked and poor condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake travel long

Fail 22 Oct 2019 31,437 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Both rear tyre treads cracked and poor condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake travel long

Pass 9 Nov 2018 23,745 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 23,652 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 11,495 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 8,746 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 7,747 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 6,378 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 5,313 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 4,597 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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A20 JLH is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 57,936 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 JLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 17 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A20 JLH registered?

A20 JLH is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 October 2009.

Is A20 JLH safe to buy?

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