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AM09 ZHB

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,377 mi
Last recorded174,377 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM09 ZHB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 174,377 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 164,661 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 155,063 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 155,063 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s/r & o/s/r (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 151,123 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 151,018 miles

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

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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AM09 ZHB is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AM09 ZHB, 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 AM09 ZHB registered?

AM09 ZHB is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 March 2009.

Is AM09 ZHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM09 ZHB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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