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AO09 XWK

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,142 mi
Last recorded94,142 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2022 94,142 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight cloudy

Nearside Front Track rod end split pin missing (cant confirm if locktight has been used instead)

Offside Front Slight play top suspension mount

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 89,424 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mount broken off

Fail 26 Jul 2021 89,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect foggy lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing unable to be checked due to brake bind

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mount broken off

Pass 16 Jul 2020 85,124 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 85,110 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel 88% IMBALANCE (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 82,419 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear service brake performance, parking brake performance. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 82,419 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear service brake performance, parking brake performance. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 78,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 78,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 65,173 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 65,173 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 54,452 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 42,355 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 31,999 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 20,305 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 8,950 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 May 2012 8,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front headlamp height adjustment motor missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 XWK is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AO09 XWK, 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 XWK is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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