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YT09 UBM

2009 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,100 mi
Last recorded124,100 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 UBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 124,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to all under-floor components

Pass 25 Apr 2025 122,096 miles

Front o/side lower ball joint slight play.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases In poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 119,203 miles

Rear n/side brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Apr 2024 119,203 miles

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

Rear n/side brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Apr 2023 115,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 108,281 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 108,042 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamps on with side lights (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick plus brake disc badly corroded and lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2020 102,945 miles

front brake disc corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2020 102,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

front brake disc corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 94,767 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush perrished

front brake disc corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2019 94,767 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush perrished

front brake disc corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 89,932 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 89,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front perrished and cracked

Pass 9 May 2017 84,956 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 80,334 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 73,188 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 66,164 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 66,164 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 59,641 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 59,641 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 44,698 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 44,698 miles

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

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

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 UBM is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YT09 UBM, 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 UBM registered?

YT09 UBM is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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