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YH09 YFC

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,395 mi
Last recorded79,395 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 YFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 79,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 79,395 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 72,910 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 72,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 63,514 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR AS MARKED BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 54,428 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 54,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 45,531 miles

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

Oil leak from nearside driveshaft seal

Pass 31 Jan 2015 40,435 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 33,898 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 29,590 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 23,027 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 YFC is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YFC, 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 YFC registered?

YH09 YFC is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 June 2009.

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