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YH09 BXE

2009 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,376 mi
Last recorded64,376 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 BXE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 64,376 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 64,376 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 63,130 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 61,552 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 61,503 miles

Fuel pipe leaking to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 56,259 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 52,199 miles

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sunvisor removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 48,967 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 45,565 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 41,942 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 39,522 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 34,703 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight sticking

Pass 30 Sep 2015 31,554 miles

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

nearside and offside front and offside rear slight surface cracks

Pass 10 Jun 2014 27,415 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r brake binding when turned by hand no sign of this when in roller brake tester advise inspection

Pass 17 Jun 2013 23,289 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 17,267 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 BXE is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BXE, 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 BXE registered?

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

Is YH09 BXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH09 BXE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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