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AY59 YKR

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,379 mi
Last recorded102,379 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 YKR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 102,379 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 102,350 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 96,959 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 92,062 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 92,062 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 86,823 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 81,790 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 79,314 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 62,310 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 62,308 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2012 46,832 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 46,822 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear tyres starting perish

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 YKR is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YKR, 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 YKR registered?

AY59 YKR is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is AY59 YKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY59 YKR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY59 YKR have outstanding finance?

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