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YR09 LZX

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

122,146 mi
Last recorded122,146 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 LZX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 122,146 miles

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

N/S Sill Damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Slight Play Front Top Strut Mounts

Fail 31 Oct 2022 122,146 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

N/S Sill Damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Slight Play Front Top Strut Mounts

Pass 11 Nov 2021 119,384 miles

N/S Sill Damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Play In Front Front Top Strut Mounts

Fail 10 Nov 2021 119,384 miles

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

N/S Sill Damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Play In Front Front Top Strut Mounts

Pass 12 Nov 2020 112,298 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 104,161 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension inner bushes slightly deteriorated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 104,157 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Inner Suspension inner bushes slightly deteriorated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2019 104,103 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction lamp illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle to caliper /marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle to caliper /marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment end of working travel (1.1.6 (c))

Lower area of radiator corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low to tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 102,805 miles

EML on

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 93,968 miles

EML on

Fail 24 Apr 2017 93,968 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

EML on

Pass 21 Apr 2016 82,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 82,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm worn out of shape! (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it!

Pass 28 Apr 2015 68,512 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust heat shield clips corroded/split.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 51,272 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 51,272 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 39,861 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Apr 2012 29,110 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 29,106 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside 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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YR09 LZX is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LZX, 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 LZX registered?

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

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