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AV09 FDE

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,758 mi
Last recorded93,758 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 FDE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 93,758 miles

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 89,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge wear.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 89,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge wear.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 84,855 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2024 84,775 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not checked. (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Parking brake performance low.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 80,338 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have minor cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 75,603 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread of both rear tyres. 185/60/15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 75,603 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread of both rear tyres. 185/60/15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 71,668 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 71,662 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 69,786 miles

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))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 61,584 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside and outside edges, tyre treads perished and cracked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen wipers smeary

Fail 19 Feb 2019 61,584 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside and outside edges, tyre treads perished and cracked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen wipers smeary

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 49,793 miles

rear wiper poor

Pass 14 Feb 2017 36,705 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 26,167 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 16,503 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 12 Mar 2014 5,871 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 2,543 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 2,208 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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AV09 FDE is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV09 FDE, 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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AV09 FDE is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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