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YT59 LWY

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

40,736 mi
Last recorded40,736 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 LWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 40,736 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 39,859 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 39,809 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 37,627 miles

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

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

front subframe slight corrosion

n/s rear handbrake just met

Fail 27 Feb 2024 37,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front subframe slight corrosion

n/s rear handbrake just met

Pass 23 Feb 2023 34,913 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 34,173 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 32,399 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 30,971 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Feb 2021 30,967 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 30,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

brake efficiency 18% may require adjustment or repair

Fail 24 Feb 2020 30,006 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 28,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 26,885 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 26,885 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 25,138 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front outer tyre wall scuffed and both tyres cracking slightly

Fail 28 Feb 2017 25,133 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front outer tyre wall scuffed and both tyres cracking slightly

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2015 22,857 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2014 21,265 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 21,265 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 19,382 miles

front tyres worn close to limit

nearside rear brake binding

rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2012 16,911 miles

handbrake travel near top stop

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 LWY is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black 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 LWY, 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 LWY registered?

YT59 LWY is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is YT59 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT59 LWY shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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