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YR09 VBX

2009 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

75,468 mi
Last recorded75,468 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 VBX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 75,468 miles

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

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on both rear inner sills

slight corrosion on rear axle

slight play in both strut tops

Fail 5 May 2026 75,468 miles

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

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

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on both rear inner sills

slight corrosion on rear axle

slight play in both strut tops

Pass 30 Apr 2025 72,860 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 69,626 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 66,596 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 66,596 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 63,946 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 60,055 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 56,919 miles

Front imbalance front brakes 32%

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

Nearside Front slight oil weep on o/s gear box drive shaft seal

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

Rear parking brake lever travel near limit

Pass 24 Apr 2019 48,862 miles

Offside Front suspension strut top mounting slight play

Fail 24 Apr 2019 48,862 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension strut top mounting slight play

Pass 19 Jun 2018 42,213 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2017 34,999 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 27,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 20,605 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 20,604 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 17,996 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 15,014 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 11,412 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 VBX is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR09 VBX registered?

YR09 VBX is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 June 2009.

Is YR09 VBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR09 VBX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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