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AF59 ZNV

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

99,678 mi
Last recorded99,678 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 ZNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 99,678 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 97,222 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 95,285 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 92,738 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 88,921 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 88,921 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 82,897 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 82,897 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 76,771 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 76,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 74,849 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 70,335 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 70,335 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 65,375 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 65,375 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 58,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 58,029 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 50,420 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 50,420 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 38,425 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wiper blade U/S

Pass 19 Sep 2013 38,425 miles

Rear wiper blade U/S

Pass 6 Sep 2012 30,620 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Spare tyre and wheel not checked

Fail 5 Sep 2012 30,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade split

Spare tyre and wheel not checked

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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AF59 ZNV is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AF59 ZNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF59 ZNV registered?

AF59 ZNV is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is AF59 ZNV safe to buy?

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