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YX09 ZGL

2009 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,369 mi
Last recorded106,369 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 ZGL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 106,369 miles

N/S/R Tyre split in inner side wall.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Rear beam axle corroded (spring cup areas).

Fail 12 Feb 2025 106,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/R Tyre split in inner side wall.

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

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Rear beam axle corroded (spring cup areas).

Pass 15 Feb 2024 103,876 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 101,934 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 101,928 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 96,191 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 85,586 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 85,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 73,942 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 73,935 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play shock absorber gland (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 64,105 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 51,050 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 51,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2017 43,271 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 35,769 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 35,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 28,780 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 23,577 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 17,515 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 12,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Mar 2012 12,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZGL is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX09 ZGL, 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 ZGL registered?

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

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