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DA59 KNB

2009 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,011 mi
Last recorded91,011 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 KNB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 91,011 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both ( top shocker mounts) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 91,011 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever pivot slightly tight

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both ( top shocker mounts) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 90,408 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 87,077 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 80,773 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 74,873 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 74,873 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 70,642 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 70,642 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 66,390 miles

O/s handbrake sticking slightly

Fail 7 Nov 2019 66,390 miles

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

O/s handbrake sticking slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2018 64,812 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured on exhaust manifold (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight step up from tread to outer grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear wheel is a little stiff to rotate by hand

Pass 6 Nov 2017 63,081 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 60,208 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 55,772 miles

Nearside Front 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 20 Oct 2014 49,202 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 Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 46,278 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 46,278 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 41,360 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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DA59 KNB is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 1,248cc diesel 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 DA59 KNB, 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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DA59 KNB is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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