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YT59 LYC

2009 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,817 mi
Last recorded89,817 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 LYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 89,817 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 89,817 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 79,811 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 79,809 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 73,232 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 73,227 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 71,651 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 71,646 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 67,844 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (both fronts ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 57,792 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 57,787 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 50,521 miles

general underbody surface corrosion

possible small radiator leek

Pass 26 Apr 2019 46,062 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 46,053 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 44,417 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 19 Apr 2017 35,668 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Tyre perished/inner wear

Fail 18 Apr 2017 35,668 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Offside Front Tyre perished/inner wear

uneven application of rear brakes

uneven application of rear brakes

Pass 29 Aug 2015 35,658 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 29,319 miles

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 31 Aug 2013 22,062 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 15,957 miles

Nearside Front 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 LYC is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LYC, 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 LYC registered?

YT59 LYC is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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The MOT history for YT59 LYC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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