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AK09 ZWA

2009 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,615 mi
Last recorded153,615 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 ZWA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 153,615 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear general corrasion

Fail 6 Oct 2023 153,611 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear general corrasion

Pass 6 Sep 2022 128,851 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 113,092 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 113,092 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 94,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 May 2019 89,423 miles

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

slight play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 21 May 2018 81,975 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both inner steering arms

Pass 23 May 2017 76,339 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 70,075 miles

slight play in both front top mounts

Fail 9 May 2016 70,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres worn close to limit 185/60/15

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 13 May 2015 61,099 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 51,910 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 44,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

radiator expansion cap missing

Pass 13 Mar 2012 29,049 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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AK09 ZWA is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK09 ZWA, 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 ZWA registered?

AK09 ZWA is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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