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AV09 FTD

2009 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,434 mi
Last recorded198,434 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 FTD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 198,434 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 198,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 179,629 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 161,530 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 144,814 miles

All tyres perished

Pass 9 Feb 2022 131,059 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 131,059 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 126,590 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 121,029 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 109,705 miles

Rear surface rust to brake pipes

Fail 20 Feb 2019 109,705 miles

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

Rear surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 5 Mar 2018 98,561 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 98,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 87,022 miles

Front coil springs rusted

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 21 Feb 2017 87,022 miles

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

Front coil springs rusted

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 74,544 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 64,519 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F TOP MOUNT

Pass 21 Feb 2014 53,579 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 53,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 43,290 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F TOP MOUNTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

SUSPENSION SRM REAR BUSHES VERY SLIGHTLY SPLIT

Pass 27 Feb 2012 33,697 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 FTD is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV09 FTD, 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 AV09 FTD registered?

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

Is AV09 FTD safe to buy?

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