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YX09 ZPW

2009 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

70,988 mi
Last recorded70,988 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 ZPW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 70,988 miles

play in both front top mounts

Fail 10 Dec 2025 70,987 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

play in both front top mounts

Pass 3 Dec 2024 60,925 miles

Offside Rear lens full of water

lift in both front top mounts

long handbrake travel

Fail 3 Dec 2024 60,925 miles

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

Offside Rear lens full of water

lift in both front top mounts

long handbrake travel

Pass 12 Dec 2023 55,703 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 55,701 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 51,990 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 51,990 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 51,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 51,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside door check strap very loose

Pass 14 Apr 2021 44,143 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 44,140 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 44,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 44,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 40,229 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 40,227 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 36,257 miles

Offside Front slight play in the steering rack end

Fail 25 May 2018 36,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front slight play in the steering rack end

Pass 22 May 2017 33,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 31,678 miles

Offside Front wishbone rear bush splitting

Fail 2 Jun 2016 31,676 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wishbone rear bush splitting

Pass 26 May 2015 28,268 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 28,268 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 25,184 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 21,247 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 14,163 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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YX09 ZPW is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 ZPW, 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 ZPW registered?

YX09 ZPW is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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