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AY59 YJW

2009 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,400 mi
Last recorded97,400 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 YJW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 97,400 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2026 97,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 92,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 88,584 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 84,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2022 80,507 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 76,984 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 75,568 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 72,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs also slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shock mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 68,271 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs have lipping/corrosion (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has low tread (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 58,747 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Feb 2017 58,747 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 48,476 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 40,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 40,022 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 27,887 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 19,572 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN TO 2MM

REAR TYRES WORN TO 3.5 MM

Fail 17 Aug 2012 19,572 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN TO 2MM

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

REAR TYRES WORN TO 3.5 MM

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 YJW is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YJW, 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 YJW registered?

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

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The MOT history for AY59 YJW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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