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YX09 PVZ

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

111,032 mi
Last recorded111,032 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 PVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 111,032 miles

Engine oil level not reaching dip stick, added 2.5 litres off engine oil to carry out emissions test.

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (radiator) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Radiator support panel corroded.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive corroded oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coolant expansion tank empty

Fail 10 Mar 2026 111,032 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine oil level not reaching dip stick, added 2.5 litres off engine oil to carry out emissions test.

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (radiator) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Radiator support panel corroded.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive corroded oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coolant expansion tank empty

Pass 14 Mar 2025 104,078 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 103,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 100,833 miles

All rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2024 100,833 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play wheel hanging off (5.1.3 (a) (i))

All rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2023 94,616 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 94,616 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Defective sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 85,890 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Jan 2021 78,350 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 78,350 miles

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

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

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))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 71,156 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 70,537 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes across axle, corroded at retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 70,537 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes across axle, corroded at retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 57,670 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 57,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2018 52,282 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2018 52,280 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 45,977 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 36,998 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 27,902 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 27,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 21,252 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 17,633 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 14,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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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YX09 PVZ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YX09 PVZ, 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 YX09 PVZ registered?

YX09 PVZ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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