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AK09 ZWL

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,738 mi
Last recorded155,738 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 ZWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 155,738 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 155,738 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 142,309 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 142,308 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 138,550 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 138,550 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 136,059 miles

Coolant leak Radiator. ()

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper macpherson struts have slight play in top bush (offside and nearside). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to underside of vehicle and on vehicle suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both brake hoses (offside and nearside). (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 136,032 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Coolant leak Radiator. ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes worn and perished (offside and nearside). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper macpherson struts have slight play in top bush (offside and nearside). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to underside of vehicle and on vehicle suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both brake hoses (offside and nearside). (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (offside and nearside). (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 134,059 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

osf mcpherson strut has slight play at top mounting

Pass 19 Feb 2021 132,121 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 124,696 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded to and from tank ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 118,036 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear FUEL PIPE CORRODED

Fail 4 Feb 2019 118,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185x60x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear FUEL PIPE CORRODED

Pass 27 Mar 2018 109,825 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 97,421 miles

both lower arms perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Mar 2016 86,752 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 25 Mar 2015 73,232 miles

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Mar 2015 73,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Mar 2014 59,236 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Wiper Blade deteriorated.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 47,991 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 39,569 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Wiper Blade split.

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 ZWL is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black 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 ZWL, 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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AK09 ZWL is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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