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AY59 YKN

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

199,981 mi
Last recorded199,981 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 YKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 199,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 189,416 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 189,416 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 166,042 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 136,751 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 115,087 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 110,417 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 110,417 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 106,274 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 106,274 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 94,632 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2018 94,404 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 83,222 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 83,091 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 71,039 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 56,534 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Nov 2015 56,534 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Nov 2014 45,665 miles

front discs slight corrosion

nearside front wishbone rear bush cracked

offside front wishbone rear bush slight seperation

Pass 7 Jan 2014 40,713 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 30,654 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 YKN is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AY59 YKN, 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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AY59 YKN is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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