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AV09 XZN

2009 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

69,348 mi
Last recorded69,348 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 XZN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 69,348 miles

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))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 69,348 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 11 Dec 2024 68,373 miles

Front brake pads squeeling

Fail 5 Dec 2024 68,371 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front brake pads squeeling

Pass 13 Dec 2023 67,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 67,291 miles

Front Lower Panel underneath radiator slightly corroded

Front OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE POSITION LIGHTS DIM

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE MOUNT AREAS "RUSTY" (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 66,446 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 66,391 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 64,893 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 63,142 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 63,042 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 59,371 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery is slightly leaking electrolite

Pass 18 Dec 2017 53,568 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 53,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 49,470 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 49,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 46,665 miles

n/s/f tyre low

Pass 19 Dec 2014 42,901 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 42,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 37,877 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 35,918 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 30,554 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 XZN is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AV09 XZN, 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 XZN registered?

AV09 XZN is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 August 2009.

Is AV09 XZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV09 XZN shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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