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YG59 VCJ

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,954 mi
Last recorded57,954 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 VCJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 57,954 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 55,178 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 55,138 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2022 49,724 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 42,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 39,262 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 35,131 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 35,131 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 32,298 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 27,591 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 18,787 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 15,647 miles

front tyres wearing close to tread wear bars

Pass 27 Aug 2014 14,168 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 13,560 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 9,285 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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YG59 VCJ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YG59 VCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG59 VCJ registered?

YG59 VCJ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is YG59 VCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG59 VCJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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