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YT59 VBD

2009 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,014 mi
Last recorded97,014 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 VBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 97,014 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 94,146 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 94,146 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 90,822 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 87,395 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 85,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close limit, badly worn outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close limit, badly worn outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 85,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close limit, badly worn outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close limit, badly worn outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 81,880 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 81,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 78,117 miles

Travel in park brake lever

Pass 30 Aug 2018 71,498 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 65,523 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear bracket

Pass 10 Sep 2016 57,436 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 57,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 49,316 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 40,795 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 33,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 25,289 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 25,289 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 VBD is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VBD, 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 VBD is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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