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AY09 WHL

2009 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,423 mi
Last recorded100,423 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 100,423 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 100,422 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 93,184 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 79,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and slight vibration when brake is applied (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 79,750 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and slight vibration when brake is applied (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 70,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 63,707 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 59,513 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 59,513 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 59,389 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 59,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 58,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside headlamp damage

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 33,466 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 53,614 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 49,006 miles

Front Brake discs wearing thin.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 49,006 miles

Front Brake discs wearing thin.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 45,830 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 38,157 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 35,310 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 25,541 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 25,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 WHL is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY09 WHL, 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 WHL registered?

AY09 WHL is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 March 2009.

Is AY09 WHL safe to buy?

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