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YR09 XVV

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,821 mi
Last recorded106,821 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 XVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 106,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 106,820 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 95,602 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 95,519 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 85,462 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 85,462 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 76,236 miles

Offside Front Upper TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTING HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 18 Feb 2020 74,196 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 74,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 66,349 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 66,349 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 60,309 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 54,304 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 50,394 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 50,394 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 48,358 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 33,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 33,125 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 22,205 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 13,004 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 XVV is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XVV, 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 XVV registered?

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

Is YR09 XVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR09 XVV shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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