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YS09 AHY

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,306 mi
Last recorded80,306 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 AHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 80,306 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 80,304 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2022 75,045 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 75,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 69,470 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 66,959 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 63,487 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 59,943 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 55,275 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 55,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 50,013 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 40,241 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 40,241 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 30,195 miles

Outer Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 23,870 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Jun 2012 18,092 miles

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Jun 2012 18,092 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

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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YS09 AHY is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YS09 AHY, 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 YS09 AHY registered?

YS09 AHY is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is YS09 AHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS09 AHY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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