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AV09 GNX

2009 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,156 mi
Last recorded86,156 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 GNX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 86,156 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 81,976 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 81,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 78,569 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 76,396 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Evidence of grease leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 76,384 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Evidence of grease leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 72,477 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front are wearing on inner edge also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 72,477 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front are wearing on inner edge also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 67,016 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 62,324 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 62,324 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 55,885 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 55,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2017 50,478 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 43,895 miles

Front discs worn low

Front tyres worn low

Pass 20 Nov 2015 37,914 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 37,914 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 33,287 miles

Both front tyre valves starting to perish

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 33,287 miles

Both front tyre valves starting to perish

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 28,898 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 23,312 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 18,209 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 GNX is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GNX, 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 GNX registered?

AV09 GNX is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is AV09 GNX safe to buy?

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