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AO09 OAV

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,198 mi
Last recorded121,198 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 OAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 121,198 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2025 121,198 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 119,649 miles

front and rear bumper insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2023 116,632 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 108,793 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 103,912 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 103,910 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 93,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 81,720 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

high travel in parkbrake lever

Pass 24 Oct 2018 70,207 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 66,431 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 57,386 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 48,808 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 40,660 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 32,554 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 28,649 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

nearside and offside sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2012 21,674 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 21,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre outer edge wearing

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 OAV is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OAV, 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 AO09 OAV registered?

AO09 OAV is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is AO09 OAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 OAV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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