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AF09 OYY

2009 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,480 mi
Last recorded112,480 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 OYY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 112,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play in both front strut top mountings

Fail 10 Feb 2026 112,478 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in both front strut top mountings

Pass 24 Feb 2025 102,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 102,691 miles

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

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

Driver's seat insecure Movement between base and runner mechanism (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Lower arm rear bush, loose in mounting/pulling out of arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 91,661 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 91,661 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 78,455 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 68,007 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 58,119 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 49,474 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 43,962 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 43,962 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 39,809 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 39,023 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 39,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2016 35,304 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 31,306 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 27,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 24,274 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2012 19,813 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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AF09 OYY is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF09 OYY, 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 AF09 OYY registered?

AF09 OYY is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 August 2009.

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