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AO59 POJ

2009 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

134,332 mi
Last recorded134,332 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 POJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 134,332 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrules on all brake hoses are slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front and the rear ends of the longitudinal brake pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bushes in both front suspension arms are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are close to the limit 2.5mm-3mm the limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine and offside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills and chassis is corroding around rear axle mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scratches and stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 134,258 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrules on all brake hoses are slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front and the rear ends of the longitudinal brake pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bushes in both front suspension arms are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are close to the limit 2.5mm-3mm the limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tyre, cords can be felt (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine and offside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills and chassis is corroding around rear axle mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scratches and stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 127,785 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules on all 4 brake hoses are slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front brake pipe and the rear ends of both longitudinal brake pipes to brake hoses are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs are pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills and around rear axle mounts are starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bearing is rough when turned lock to lock, I would advise replacement

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from offside driveshaft seal on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches and stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 124,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 122,902 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 122,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 119,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 119,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 116,003 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 116,001 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Off side low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 113,080 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 113,078 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 110,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken away from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 107,707 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 95,458 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel is stiff to rotate

Fail 26 Oct 2016 95,458 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel is stiff to rotate

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 82,496 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

slight oil leak from oil filter

Fail 27 Oct 2015 82,496 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

slight oil leak from oil filter

Pass 23 Oct 2014 64,856 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 15 Oct 2014 64,414 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Oct 2013 48,711 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

Fail 25 Oct 2013 48,711 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

Pass 4 Oct 2012 34,308 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 POJ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 POJ, 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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AO59 POJ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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