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YS09 EKB

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,277 mi
Last recorded74,277 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 EKB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 74,277 miles

Offside Front top mount has slight play

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 69,935 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 hoses from body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount bush of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 69,935 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 hoses from body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount bush of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 64,377 miles

General age related corrosion to suspension components.

Fail 11 Dec 2023 64,356 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 60,677 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (when suspension hanging) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 56,407 miles

some wear/play off side front suspension top mount/bearing assembly

Pass 4 Dec 2020 52,506 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mounting bush,when suspension hanging (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 52,506 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mounting bush,when suspension hanging (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 49,022 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 49,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall splitting

Pass 7 Dec 2018 45,502 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 45,502 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 41,723 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 37,589 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 27,812 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 17,483 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 17,483 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 17,458 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear tyres perished inbetween tread pattern

Pass 12 Jun 2012 13,738 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 EKB is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EKB, 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 YS09 EKB registered?

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

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