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YR09 LVK

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

101,158 mi
Last recorded101,158 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 LVK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 101,158 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2026 101,154 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2025 99,685 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 99,685 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 98,689 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 97,382 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 97,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 95,237 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 93,558 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 92,548 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 92,548 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 87,774 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 87,774 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 81,520 miles

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

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

engine light on

Fail 17 Apr 2018 80,691 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 29 Mar 2017 77,110 miles

possible water leak, lower rad corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2017 77,096 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

possible water leak, lower rad corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 72,515 miles

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

engine mil light on

Fail 21 Apr 2016 72,515 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

engine mil light on

Pass 8 Nov 2014 60,142 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 59,892 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 44,829 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 29,187 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)

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

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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YR09 LVK is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 YR09 LVK, 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 YR09 LVK registered?

YR09 LVK is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is YR09 LVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR09 LVK shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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