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YR09 LZP

2009 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,170 mi
Last recorded123,170 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 LZP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 123,170 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 May 2025 123,169 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 113,163 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 113,155 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 103,552 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 94,583 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 87,726 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 81,004 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 72,058 miles

tyres osr6mm osf3mm nsr4mm nsf5mm

Fail 12 Jun 2018 72,052 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tyres osr6mm osf3mm nsr4mm nsf5mm

Pass 18 May 2017 61,997 miles

tread depths osf4mmosr4mm,nsf4mm,nsr5mm

Pass 19 May 2016 51,648 miles

Front Both front anti roll bar boots split.

Front Both front ball joints leaking grease.

Nearside Front Tyre wall perished.

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe near tank corroded.

Fail 9 May 2016 51,385 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Large crack in windscreen. (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Both front anti roll bar boots split.

Front Both front ball joints leaking grease.

Nearside Front Tyre wall perished.

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe near tank corroded.

Fail 8 May 2015 41,855 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 41,855 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 32,116 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 22,661 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 18,011 miles

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

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 LZP is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LZP, 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 LZP registered?

YR09 LZP is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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