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AY09 WHP

2009 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,924 mi
Last recorded118,924 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 WHP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 118,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody components corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2024 113,949 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal has long travel.

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

Fuel filler pipes corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm & cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Park brake lever has long travel.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

noise from gearbox/clutch at idle

Fail 22 Feb 2024 113,919 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear box, bolt missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal has long travel.

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

Fuel filler pipes corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm & cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Park brake lever has long travel.

Pass 14 Mar 2023 108,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel filler neck mount corroded though.

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount has movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 102,457 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount has movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 96,094 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 91,937 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 82,181 miles

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

Offside Front Upper top mount slight lift

Pass 27 Feb 2018 75,436 miles

Slight play in both front suspension top mounts.

Pass 4 Mar 2017 68,601 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 59,253 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between tread.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 50,291 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 50,227 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 42,552 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 34,592 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 27,240 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 WHP is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc 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 AY09 WHP, 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 WHP registered?

AY09 WHP is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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