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AV59 YPM

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,644 mi
Last recorded83,644 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 YPM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 83,644 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 72,029 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake warning light on

Fail 9 Jan 2025 72,024 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake warning light on

Pass 12 Jan 2024 59,942 miles

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

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 16 Jan 2023 50,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Dec 2021 36,435 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 27,989 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 13,973 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 5,529 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 5,358 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 4,766 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 4,005 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 4,005 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 3,305 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 2,700 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 YPM is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YPM, 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 YPM registered?

AV59 YPM is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 December 2009.

Is AV59 YPM safe to buy?

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