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YH09 XDL

2009 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,220 mi
Last recorded157,220 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 XDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 157,220 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 157,220 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 148,876 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 148,876 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 141,753 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 135,143 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))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 127,658 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 127,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 117,298 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 117,298 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 109,042 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 102,630 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 102,630 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 97,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very close to legal minimum (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 92,275 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 92,275 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 87,129 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 87,129 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 71,900 miles

Exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2013 59,787 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 49,378 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 XDL is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XDL, 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 XDL registered?

YH09 XDL is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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