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YT59 LXC

2009 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,138 mi
Last recorded119,138 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 LXC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 119,138 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 101,733 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 87,455 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 87,455 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 70,145 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 67,687 miles

Advise both rear tyres have slight age cracking in treads

Advise rear back box of exhaust system rattling inside

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Age cracking in rubber boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 65,759 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 62,981 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s + n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s + n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 62,979 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s + n/s worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake performance effort low needs adjustment/repair.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s + n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s + n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 56,151 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 56,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 49,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 1 Jul 2017 49,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 4 Jun 2016 44,633 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 4 Jun 2016 44,633 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2015 41,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 37,781 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 37,781 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 33,079 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 28,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YT59 LXC is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Grey 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 YT59 LXC, 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 LXC registered?

YT59 LXC is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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