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AY59 YJR

2009 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

141,958 mi
Last recorded141,958 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 YJR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 141,958 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 141,958 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 134,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Various underbody components corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 126,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various under body corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2021 118,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 112,237 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 105,232 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 185/60/15 H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 94,792 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 82,308 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 69,967 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 59,864 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 49,082 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 31,963 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 11,684 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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AY59 YJR is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AY59 YJR, 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 AY59 YJR registered?

AY59 YJR is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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