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AV09 UAO

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,615 mi
Last recorded107,615 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 UAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 107,615 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 106,222 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Rear Number plate lamp dull

Fail 11 Apr 2025 106,222 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

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

Offside Rear Number plate lamp dull

Pass 4 Apr 2024 95,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 88,965 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 88,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 81,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 76,236 miles

Both front MacPherson strut top mounts have slight movement at the upper attachment, not excessive

Both front tyres are worn slightly on inner edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 69,967 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front strut top mount slight play

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2019 63,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bonnet prop damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2018 50,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion under side vehicle in places

exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust carrier corroded and broken

Pass 11 Jun 2017 38,124 miles

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front wipers in poor condition

slight corrosion under side vehicle in places

Pass 16 Jun 2016 33,675 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 31,218 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 29,025 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 24,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 24,262 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 17,235 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 UAO is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UAO, 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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AV09 UAO is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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