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YT59 VBA

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,797 mi
Last recorded85,797 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 85,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in suspension top mount

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 85,797 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in suspension top mount

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 78,868 miles

Corrosion to rear inner sills

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Slight lift in offside front upper suspension mount

Fail 10 May 2019 78,857 miles

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

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

Corrosion to rear inner sills

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Slight lift in offside front upper suspension mount

Pass 8 May 2018 73,141 miles

Little handbrake reserve

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 8 May 2018 73,141 miles

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

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

Little handbrake reserve

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 9 May 2017 67,299 miles

N/s rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly on inner edge.

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

Slight corrosion to inner rear sills.

o/s front wiper blade split.

Pass 4 May 2016 61,642 miles

Front wiper blades in poor condition

Little handbrake reserve

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

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 8 May 2015 55,552 miles

Minor chips in front windscreen.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 47,383 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Jul 2013 38,835 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 23,703 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 VBA is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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