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YH09 BTZ

2009 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,883 mi
Last recorded133,883 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 BTZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 133,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Radiator Support Corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2025 133,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Radiator support heavily corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Number plat lens missing

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 20 Sep 2024 132,675 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 127,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 116,128 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 102,798 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 99,390 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 98,041 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 87,450 miles

O/s/f upper suspension strut mounting slight play

Fail 25 Oct 2018 87,450 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

O/s/f upper suspension strut mounting slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2017 76,286 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 63,360 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 51,068 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 39,631 miles

cooland expansion tank cap missing

Fail 1 Oct 2014 39,631 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

cooland expansion tank cap missing

Pass 19 Sep 2013 27,797 miles

coolant expansion tank cap missing

Pass 11 Sep 2012 16,513 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 13,756 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 BTZ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YH09 BTZ, 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 BTZ registered?

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

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