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YX09 YPH

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,771 mi
Last recorded136,771 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2025 136,771 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust snapped (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush heavily parting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. one side of runner not locking in (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear upper flexi area by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bush ripped out (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened close on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf osf tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

body damage

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2024 134,983 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Apr 2024 134,983 miles

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Apr 2024 134,935 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Apr 2023 125,280 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 125,280 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 113,883 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 107,832 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 101,105 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 100,206 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 100,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working nearside & offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 87,303 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 81,932 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 70,205 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 55,803 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 55,738 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 38,402 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 24,508 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 21,501 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers juddering

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 YPH is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YPH, 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 YPH registered?

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

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