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YT59 LWA

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,782 mi
Last recorded112,782 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 LWA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 112,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2026 112,782 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2025 105,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2025 105,982 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2024 97,738 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2024 97,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2023 88,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 88,222 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 77,788 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 66,931 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 66,928 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 60,494 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 60,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 52,058 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 45,195 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 45,195 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 38,864 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 29,285 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 23,859 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 23,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 19,390 miles

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

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

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

horn working intermittantly

offside wiper blade started to split

Pass 31 Oct 2012 15,223 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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YT59 LWA is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc 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 YT59 LWA, 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 YT59 LWA registered?

YT59 LWA is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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