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YH09 BTF

2009 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,022 mi
Last recorded104,022 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 BTF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 104,022 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 104,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 92,195 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 92,195 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 78,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 68,162 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 68,152 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 67,759 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 63,558 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 63,558 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 57,606 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 59,597 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside & nearside (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush shocker top (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 52,255 miles

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 22 Sep 2016 52,255 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 46,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 41,802 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 41,796 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 33,695 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2012 25,607 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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YH09 BTF is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YH09 BTF, 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 YH09 BTF registered?

YH09 BTF is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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The MOT history for YH09 BTF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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