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AV59 EJA

2009 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,340 mi
Last recorded114,340 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 EJA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 114,340 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 113,256 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 112,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 112,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 111,235 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 110,072 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 108,655 miles

OS Front suspension top mount has slight lift

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 107,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 106,148 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 103,260 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen chips have been rapaired (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2018 103,260 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 103,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 95,251 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 87,489 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 87,489 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 77,067 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 77,067 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 57,176 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 45,717 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 45,655 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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AV59 EJA is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV59 EJA, 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 AV59 EJA registered?

AV59 EJA is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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