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DA09 VAO

2009 Suzuki Swift

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,783 mi
Last recorded122,783 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 VAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 122,783 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 May 2024 122,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2023 113,022 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 113,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 103,227 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 103,227 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 95,272 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 95,271 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tracking may be out

Pass 7 May 2020 91,775 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 91,775 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen washer jet broken (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 87,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside front upper suspension mount deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2019 87,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front upper suspension mount deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2018 82,766 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 76,001 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 69,866 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 69,862 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 64,421 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 59,604 miles

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

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

oil leaks from engine

wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 14 Mar 2013 47,746 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 37,805 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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DA09 VAO is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DA09 VAO, 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 DA09 VAO registered?

DA09 VAO is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is DA09 VAO safe to buy?

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