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AV09 GNZ

2009 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,881 mi
Last recorded176,881 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 GNZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 176,881 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 166,257 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 166,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 154,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Corroded pipes by fuel tank connections (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Badly corroded in several areas across axle to drum brake (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 154,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Corroded pipes by fuel tank connections (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in wishbone cracked/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Badly corroded in several areas across axle to drum brake (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 142,500 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 142,495 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front tyres wearing heavily on edges

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))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 131,421 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 120,669 miles

Front Inner brake discs corroded.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 114,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 105,276 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 105,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 93,557 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 93,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 83,458 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 74,319 miles

Rear box exhaust hanger broken.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 64,174 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 55,349 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 44,356 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,968 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 GNZ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GNZ, 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 GNZ registered?

AV09 GNZ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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