CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV09 GYR

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1586cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,590 mi
Last recorded101,590 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 GYR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 101,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 Mar 2024 97,848 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 94,782 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 87,806 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 80,217 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 77,688 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 74,282 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 69,101 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 64,289 miles

Nearside Rear Inner TYRE VERY PERISHED.

Fail 24 Aug 2017 64,233 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner TYRE VERY PERISHED.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 59,319 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 54,346 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 51,424 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 40,145 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 40,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 30,709 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 22,361 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
Full Suzuki Swift reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV09 GYR is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 GYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV09 GYR?

You can check the full history of AV09 GYR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV09 GYR registered?

AV09 GYR is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is AV09 GYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV09 GYR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV09 GYR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV09 GYR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.