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AK09 ZVW

2009 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,218 mi
Last recorded51,218 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 ZVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 51,218 miles

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 12 Jul 2024 49,523 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

corrosion to exhaust system.

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 14 Jul 2023 47,735 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust sysrtem.

Fail 12 Jul 2023 47,735 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust sysrtem.

Pass 16 Jul 2022 43,811 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 12 Jul 2022 43,795 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 12 Jul 2021 41,344 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 39,795 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 39,746 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 37,340 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 36,179 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 34,173 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 31,695 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 31,695 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 29,030 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 26,386 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 23,320 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 23,320 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 19,512 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 14,706 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 14,593 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AK09 ZVW is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK09 ZVW, 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 AK09 ZVW registered?

AK09 ZVW is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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