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YH09 MHK

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,801 mi
Last recorded117,801 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 MHK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 117,801 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside of vehicle body and components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2021 117,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside of vehicle body and components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2020 105,805 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 92,876 miles

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

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Engine covers/undertrays

Engine oil needs top up

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Nearside Lower fuel lines protection undertray insecure

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

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

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

Parking brake requirements just met/parking brake NO reserve travel

Fail 23 Jul 2019 92,875 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Engine covers/undertrays

Engine oil needs top up

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Nearside Lower fuel lines protection undertray insecure

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

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

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

Parking brake requirements just met/parking brake NO reserve travel

Pass 24 Jul 2018 81,349 miles

Both wiper-blades splitting.

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 76,066 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has cracking between the treads. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 76,032 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has cracking between the treads. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 68,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 62,625 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 53,713 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 44,806 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 35,195 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 MHK is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MHK, 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 MHK is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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