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YX09 ZPY

2009 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,186 mi
Last recorded99,186 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 ZPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 99,186 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 99,183 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low on inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in offside front top mount

Pass 10 Aug 2021 90,152 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 84,279 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

both sides front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2019 76,152 miles

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

both sides front wiper rubber slightly deteriorated

both sides rear and front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

vehicle tested under the wet condition

Pass 28 Jul 2018 67,733 miles

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

both sides front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

both sides rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2017 59,255 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 59,181 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 48,603 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

both sides front brake pads unable to see

Fail 22 Jul 2016 48,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

both sides front brake pads unable to see

Pass 24 Jul 2015 39,675 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsr tyre slight flat spot

Pass 26 Jul 2014 30,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osr tyre cracking in tread grooves

Fail 25 Jul 2014 30,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

osr tyre cracking in tread grooves

Pass 1 Aug 2013 24,932 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Aug 2012 17,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

front wiper blades poor

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 ZPY is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ZPY, 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 ZPY registered?

YX09 ZPY is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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