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AO09 FHB

2009 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,170 mi
Last recorded56,170 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 FHB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 56,170 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 50,568 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front upper (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 42,755 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 42,754 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 36,047 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 36,047 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 31,300 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Mar 2022 31,300 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Feb 2021 24,071 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 19,317 miles

travel on hand break lever needs to be adjusted

Pass 11 Feb 2019 15,883 miles

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

Offside Front Top mount slight play

Pass 2 Feb 2018 14,599 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 13,709 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 11,040 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 9,411 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 8,112 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 7,007 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 6,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 6,931 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 5,524 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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AO09 FHB is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO09 FHB, 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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AO09 FHB is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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