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YH59 HSU

2009 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,957 mi
Last recorded103,957 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 HSU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 103,957 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded COVERED IN UNDERSEAL ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced COVERED INDERSEAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 103,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded mounted on beam axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe damaged filler neck breather/tank air vent holed/corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded mounted on beam axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper ram section heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both buy fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 98,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tread cut (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2022 89,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 89,771 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Advise brake pad renewal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower 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 On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 77,859 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 69,883 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 60,964 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front strut top mounts have movement

Fail 18 Nov 2019 60,930 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel sinking away (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front strut top mounts have movement

Pass 22 Nov 2018 47,395 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 33,864 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 33,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 26,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 24,258 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 22,775 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 20,985 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 16,872 miles

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

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

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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YH59 HSU is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YH59 HSU, 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 YH59 HSU registered?

YH59 HSU is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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