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AV58 TVW

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,291 mi
Last recorded135,291 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 TVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 135,291 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 132,898 miles

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

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

general under body corrosion in places

rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2024 132,225 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2024 132,209 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall/tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

non-standard air filter fitted

non-standard front/rear coil springs fitted

non-standard rear exhaust fitted

outer sill covers fitted , obscuring testable items

Pass 10 Jan 2023 130,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 30 Dec 2022 130,305 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2020 128,575 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 128,575 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 109,160 miles

Bottom of the sills. Covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view X2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 88,181 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim at limit (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' at limit at time of test (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x 2 chips (8.3.1d)

bottom of the sills. covers fitted

o/s/r tyre starting to crack/perish

Fail 11 Jan 2018 88,181 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim at limit (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' at limit at time of test (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x 2 chips (8.3.1d)

bottom of the sills. covers fitted

n/s wiper split but still clearing screen

n/s/f tyre cut but not yet to fail criteria

o/s/r tyre starting to crack/perish

rear exhaust bolt not fully done up and rattling but is still secure

Pass 13 Jan 2017 69,933 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim very close to limit (4.2.A.1a)

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

all brake pipes coated with grease

both rear tyres and o/s/f starting to crack/deteriorate also o/s/f 3mm

bottom of the sills. covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2017 69,933 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim very close to limit (4.2.A.1a)

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

all brake pipes coated with grease

both rear tyres and o/s/f starting to crack/deteriorate also o/s/f 3mm

bottom of the sills. covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2016 57,275 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 47,908 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 40,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 34,280 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 26,906 miles

CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED

FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES SPLIT

HEAT SHIELD BROCKEN ON EXHAUST

N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES WORN TO 1.6 MM

RAD LEAKING

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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AV58 TVW is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV58 TVW, 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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AV58 TVW is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 January 2009.

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