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AO59 MXE

2009 Suzuki Swift

Orange Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,847 mi
Last recorded163,847 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 MXE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 163,847 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2024 148,455 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 142,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 124,501 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack upper side corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 114,894 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 114,894 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 106,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedaL feels a little spongy

general corrosion underside of vehicle

handbrake a little high

Fail 7 Jan 2020 106,867 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedaL feels a little spongy

general corrosion underside of vehicle

handbrake a little high

Pass 21 Dec 2018 95,618 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 85,414 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 76,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn to limit of 1.6mm,at centre of tread. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn close to 2.0mm. (4.1.E.1)

auxiliary belt is damaged/worn.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs,wearing thin. (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 76,522 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn to limit of 1.6mm,at centre of tread. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn close to 2.0mm. (4.1.E.1)

auxiliary belt is damaged/worn.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs,wearing thin. (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 66,951 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 66,951 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 62,989 miles

Couple of cuts in o/s/r tyre (which must be close to cords)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s/f suspension bottom arm back bush starting to split out

Plastic sill trims/covers fitted

Rear brake pipes greased

slight misting of oil from n/s/f shock

Fail 13 Aug 2014 62,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Couple of cuts in o/s/r tyre (which must be close to cords)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/r tyre at 3mm

O/s/f suspension bottom arm back bush starting to split out

Plastic sill trims/covers fitted

Rear brake pipes greased

slight misting of oil from n/s/f shock

Pass 15 Aug 2013 46,253 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 25,020 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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AO59 MXE is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO59 MXE, 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 AO59 MXE registered?

AO59 MXE is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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