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AV59 LRE

2009 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,578 mi
Last recorded90,578 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 LRE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 90,578 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 86,203 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 77,764 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Top mount has slight play

Pass 20 Oct 2022 70,569 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 70,567 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Handbrake has limited reserve travel.

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 67,134 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 62,658 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Pass 16 Oct 2019 58,374 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 54,153 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 48,959 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 35,908 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 27,564 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 27,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 24,550 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 19,684 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 15,485 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

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 LRE is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LRE, 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 LRE registered?

AV59 LRE is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 November 2009.

Is AV59 LRE safe to buy?

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