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AY09 GZO

2009 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,286 mi
Last recorded112,286 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 GZO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 112,286 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2026 112,286 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 103,804 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 97,966 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 91,689 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Movement in both front top mounts

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

Pass 30 May 2022 85,925 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 75,768 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 75,768 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 68,555 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 56,696 miles

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Pass 10 May 2018 46,596 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 46,596 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

handbrake warning lamp not working

Pass 4 May 2017 38,953 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 38,953 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 32,876 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 27,285 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F TOP MOUNT

Pass 9 Jun 2014 21,950 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 17,270 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 12,840 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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AY09 GZO is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AY09 GZO, 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 AY09 GZO registered?

AY09 GZO is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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