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AV09 FDF

2009 Suzuki Swift

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

183,103 mi
Last recorded183,103 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 FDF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 183,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear or free play

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear or free play

Pass 8 Jan 2024 183,396 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear or free play

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear or free play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deteriorated ***strong advise*** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 179,399 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 174,300 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 168,729 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 165,221 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 165,221 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 155,788 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 146,036 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Also has large crack along base of screen but does not affect drivers view of road ahead. (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 126,113 miles

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

windscreen has large crack but not within the drivers view of the road

Pass 11 Mar 2016 105,863 miles

windscreen has large crack but not within the drivers view of the road

Pass 5 Mar 2015 89,716 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 89,716 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 49,836 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 49,836 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 27,653 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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AV09 FDF is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AV09 FDF, 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 AV09 FDF registered?

AV09 FDF is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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