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AK59 OSA

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,889 mi
Last recorded106,889 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 106,889 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 106,884 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 97,518 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 97,513 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 80,448 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 80,444 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 67,969 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 67,963 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 57,360 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2015 37,679 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 30,387 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 24,296 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 20,852 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 20,822 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 OSA is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AK59 OSA, 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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AK59 OSA is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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