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YR09 LWA

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

137,132 mi
Last recorded137,132 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 LWA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 137,132 miles

handbrake lever little reserve travel

Fail 25 Apr 2024 137,132 miles

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

handbrake lever little reserve travel

Pass 11 Apr 2023 122,852 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 122,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 112,931 miles

Offside Front drivers door check strap broken.

Fail 19 Apr 2022 112,931 miles

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

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

Offside Front drivers door check strap broken.

Fail 15 Jul 2021 112,929 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 112,988 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 110,671 miles

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

unable to open tailgate [bodywork damaged]

Fail 28 Jan 2020 110,670 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

unable to open tailgate [bodywork damaged]

Pass 9 Feb 2019 100,790 miles

Nearside Front top strut mounting slight lift

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

exhaust corroded

parking brake travel high

Pass 29 Jan 2018 92,073 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 92,073 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 82,016 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 82,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 73,408 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 73,408 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 63,280 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 52,926 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 42,463 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 42,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 31,726 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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YR09 LWA is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LWA, 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 LWA registered?

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

Is YR09 LWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR09 LWA shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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