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AK09 ZWS

2009 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,672 mi
Last recorded69,672 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 ZWS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 69,672 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre nail

Fail 15 Mar 2016 69,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre nail

Fail 11 Mar 2015 58,303 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front suspension bottom arm rear bush bonding failed

Pass 11 Mar 2015 58,303 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front suspension bottom arm rear bush bonding failed

Pass 17 Mar 2014 46,206 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 46,206 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 34,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 34,849 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 23,102 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 23,102 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 ZWS is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZWS, 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 ZWS registered?

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

Is AK09 ZWS safe to buy?

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