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AJ59 DHO

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,361 mi
Last recorded68,361 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 DHO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 68,361 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S N/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 29 Nov 2024 65,956 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 62,396 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 62,396 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 58,814 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 58,814 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 54,962 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 52,521 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 48,561 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 43,275 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 43,275 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 39,008 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 36,025 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 36,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 30,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 25,391 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 22,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 Sep 2012 15,492 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 15,492 miles

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

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

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

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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AJ59 DHO is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AJ59 DHO, 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 AJ59 DHO registered?

AJ59 DHO is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is AJ59 DHO safe to buy?

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