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AK59 ORY

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

47,296 mi
Last recorded47,296 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 ORY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 47,296 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 47,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 45,258 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 45,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 42,754 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 40,555 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 40,555 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 38,688 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 35,923 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 32,315 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 32,315 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2019 30,498 miles

n/s front tyre cracked

Fail 13 Aug 2019 30,498 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

n/s front tyre cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2018 28,396 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 26,427 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 24,381 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 23,789 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 20,998 miles

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

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

n/s washer jet n/w

Pass 20 Dec 2012 17,847 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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AK59 ORY is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AK59 ORY, 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 AK59 ORY registered?

AK59 ORY is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is AK59 ORY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 ORY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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