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YR09 LWC

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,353 mi
Last recorded85,353 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 85,353 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 85,353 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 75,566 miles

Nearside Front Outer corroded

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 75,464 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer corroded

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 67,178 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight wear/play in top suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Radiator bottom hose clip heavily corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2020 59,726 miles

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

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

Radiator bottom hose clip heavily corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Approx 5-6mm (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 59,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Radiator bottom hose clip heavily corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Approx 5-6mm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 62,245 miles

Front Both front tyres perishing in tread

Pass 20 Jan 2018 39,526 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 30,752 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 27,130 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 23,796 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 19,082 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 15,288 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 10,392 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 LWC is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR09 LWC, 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 LWC registered?

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

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