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YH09 YFA

2009 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,576 mi
Last recorded100,576 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 YFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 100,576 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front drop links slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 87,745 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 87,658 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 75,943 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe at rear corroded and small hole nr flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 64,807 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 55,975 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 47,945 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 37,158 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 33,516 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 27,209 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 27,209 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 23,572 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 18,432 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 YFA is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YFA, 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 YFA registered?

YH09 YFA is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is YH09 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH09 YFA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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