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YH09 LFB

2009 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,970 mi
Last recorded102,970 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 102,970 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 96,442 miles

Both front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes de-laminating

Radiator weeping

n/s headlight lens tarnished output reduced

Pass 1 May 2024 91,669 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s is perished o/s is de laminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

a/c radiator is poor

exhaust is rusty

f/o/s inner wing area is damaged

rear of vehicle is rusty

Pass 9 May 2023 86,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bottom of radiator wet and heavily corroded

gearbox mount corroded

Fail 8 May 2023 86,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and heavily worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bottom of radiator wet and heavily corroded

gearbox mount corroded

Pass 3 May 2022 82,353 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front suspension coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to radiator fan shield and cross member mounting.

Front and rear washer jets working in the wrong way round, pipes on pump round wrong way.

Hood/bonnet safety catch seizing.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres treads low, close to limit and bald towards edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2022 82,353 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing Seat belt and buckle missing. (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing Seat belt buckle missing. (7.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both front suspension coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to radiator fan shield and cross member mounting.

Front and rear washer jets working in the wrong way round, pipes on pump round wrong way.

Hood/bonnet safety catch seizing.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres treads low, close to limit and bald towards edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2021 78,403 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 78,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 70,003 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 64,262 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 62,946 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 62,932 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 61,804 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 60,170 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 60,170 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 55,535 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes greased

Fail 18 Feb 2015 55,510 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes greased

Pass 6 Feb 2014 47,853 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 39,125 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 33,302 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 LFB is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LFB, 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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YH09 LFB is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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