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YT09 BNY

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,424 mi
Last recorded84,424 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 BNY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 84,424 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 84,424 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 78,655 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 73,269 miles

Front corrosion on inner brake discs (both)

Pass 5 Apr 2019 62,262 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 53,184 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 45,126 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 37,084 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 29,427 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 20,007 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 15,353 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 13,512 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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YT09 BNY is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YT09 BNY, 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 YT09 BNY registered?

YT09 BNY is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 April 2009.

Is YT09 BNY safe to buy?

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