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YT59 VBE

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,064 mi
Last recorded113,064 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 VBE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 113,064 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2024 113,064 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2023 107,551 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 98,300 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2022 98,300 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 86,616 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 83,170 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 81,915 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 80,501 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 78,374 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 78,365 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 72,847 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 65,809 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 54,973 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 48,076 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,583 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 VBE is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VBE, 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 VBE registered?

YT59 VBE is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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